Vertical Markets Manager (Hybrid)

Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions.  We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

We have an immediate need for a Vertical Markets Manager (Hybrid) based out of one of our Illinois offices. The Vertical Markets Manager is responsible for product planning and marketing of Sloan’s IoT product category. In this role you will ensure the success of the product category by managing the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, working closely with Engineering to deliver profitable products, and leading cross functional teams to introduce new products to the marketplace. You will collaborate with sales, quality, customer service and technical support teams to ensure customer needs are met. You will also ensure that product and marketing efforts are aligned with the company's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Travel onsite 3 days/week to our Franklin Park, IL office or our downton Chicago, IL office (your choice). The remaining 2 days/week will be remote. 
• Defines product strategy and roadmap; includes new product opportunity assessments and product enhancement recommendations and SKU rationalization.
• Serves as voice of the customer for product category and apply to the company's ability to meet or exceed customer satisfaction goals.
• Conducts and leverages customer/sales analysis, competitive analysis, industry insights, technology trends and other external influences in developing product strategy and roadmap.
• Reports to executive management on product performance, customer and market trends relating to product.
• Establishes pricing strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Establishes product forecast for existing portfolio of products and new product introductions; ensuring stakeholder and leadership buy-in.
• Develops core positioning and messaging for product(s) that align with company brand and positioning strategy
• Leads initiatives with engineering and operations for maintenance of product line and cost reductions.
• Develops and implements marketing programs, promotions, sales support and communications material to support efforts in driving product demand.
• Analyze and report the success/effectiveness of programs.
• Achieves financial goals relating to product revenue and margin that are aligned with the Company overarching financial goals; while managing expense budget.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ Years in a product management role and/or product project technical management.
• Ability to work and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrate use of effective financial, analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; including persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Experience in planning and project managing complex product launches.
• Experience in two-step distribution and related industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with high level understand of business financials.
• Strong decision-making ability and the ability to work in and build a team environment.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to turn strategy into action.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A choice of Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
• Company paid Basic Life and AD & D Insurance, Basic Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Well-being Programs.
• Paid time off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation time, Paid Sick time, Paid Military Leave, and Paid Volunteer time away from work.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Parking and Transit Accounts, and Tuition Reimbursement benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.
• Employee Service Anniversary Awards and Employee Recognition Programs

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

YOU Belong at Sloan

We are intentional in building an inclusive culture that embraces different voices, ideas, and backgrounds. We commit to continuing this ever-growing journey with and for our employees, customers, partners, and community. We are better together when we can be ourselves.

We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs

We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organization’s official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs’ Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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For additional company information please visit our website at www.sloan.com.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.