Product Manager

The Product Manager will drive profitable growth, market share, consumer awareness, and brand equity against a brand asset management strategy to maximize the strength and value of our brands.  

This position is responsible for leading and executing initiatives in the Aerospace and OE Interior product lines within Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Division. In this role, the Product Manager has primary 
responsibility for strategic product development, positioning, and life cycle management of the product lines used within the Aerospace and OE Interior segments.  The Product Manager must partner with Segment team to assess voice of customer, primarily to determine growth opportunity in line with the needs of the business as it relates to manufacturing capability, gross margins, and profitability. Must work with Marketing functions and cross-functionally with respective Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D and Operations teams to ensure successful planning and execution of all programs.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.
 

EDUCATION:  
Required: 
•     Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of experience 
Preferred: 
•     Bachelor’s degree in Marketing 
•    MBA 
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 
Required: 
•    3 – 5 years of prior experience in Marketing, Sales, Business and/or Product development 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
Preferred: 
•    Prior aerospace or OEM industry experience 
•    Foundational understanding of coatings technology  
•    Understanding of marketing mix, including Product, Place, Pricing, Promotion, and Placement 
•    Strategic thinking and analytical skills 

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 
Required: 
•     Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite 
Preferred: 
•    Experience with data visualization through Tableau or other like applications  
 

Travel amount:

20%
 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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