Job Information
Steelcase Product Manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan
General Information
Country: USA State: Michigan City: Grand Rapids Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - - - Date posted: 20-Oct-2023 Business Function: Marketing Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Description
We are hiring a Product Manager to support our America's Retail Product Marketing team to help manage our customer product portfolio for Steelcase's B2C Channels including Steelcase Store and Retail Partners.
What You Will Be Doing:
You will be solving problems. Sometimes they will be little problems, sometimes they will be the next big problem facing the workplace. Every day is unique, and your curiosity will help you dive into whatever challenges the day brings. You will have responsibility for tactics related to the management of product lines in Consumer portfolio supporting Steelcase's B2C Channel. You will work cross functionally with our product managers and other Steelcase teams to launch, and lifecycle manage products in our consumer channel-including but not limited to product selection, pricing, and forecasting. Provide relevant input to the business decision making process on assigned products/programs by analyzing data and marketing input. Execute product line and marketing tactics in support of plans for the assigned product/program. Tactics may relate to areas such as merchandising, competitive analysis, training development, pricing and promotion planning. Analyze customer needs, competitive information and sales trends to assist in decision making regarding portfolio adjustments. Represent the America's Retail/Consumer Point of View on cross functional project teams with relation to product/program development or lifecycle management. Your Future Team: The America's Retail team is a new, fast-growing team responsible for Steelcase's consumer business. The cross-functional team has diverse backgrounds in sales, digital marketing, retail merchandising, ecommerce, operations and project management. It combines the excitement of working on a "start-up" team with the benefits of working for one of the world's most admired companies (first place overall in the "Home Equipment, Furnishings" category in Fortune's annual list).
Required Skills and Competencies:
At least 5 years of marketing experience Attention to detail and strong analytic skills Leadership experience on minor projects or within a well-defined process Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Proven ability to analyze sales and financial data Outstanding interpersonal skills required to effectively work with multiple functions and levels within the organization Ability to interpret data and knowledge to drive positive change and strategies Understanding of the product development process Preferred Skills and Competencies:
Bachelors Degree required in marketing, business, or relevant field Direct experience with product development process Why People Choose to Work with Us: At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Who We Are: Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
What Matters to Us: More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve