Global Product Manager

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Workplace Type: Remote

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Marketing

Main Duties & Responsibilities

As a Global Product Manager within TriMas Packaging, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our product portfolio on a global scale. You will be responsible for developing and executing product strategies to meet market needs, driving innovation, and maximizing profitability. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, market analysis & insight, and exceptional cross-functional collaboration to ensure the success of our products now and into the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy Development:

• Develop &execute comprehensive product vision & strategies aligned to the company'soverall objectives & market trends.
• Conduct market research, competitor &supplier analysis, & customer feedback to identify opportunities forproduct differentiation & innovation.
• Define product positioning, pricingstrategies, and go-to-market plans to maximize market penetration andprofitability.
• Define and oversee operational plans tosupport sales teams incl comms &positioning, collateral, samples, sell sheets etc

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Manage the entire product lifecycle fromconcept to end-of-life, including new product development, launch planning, andproduct rationalisation. Illustrate via product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding R&D, manufacturing, sales, PMO & GMs to ensure timely andsuccessful product launches.
• Monitor product performance and markettrends, making data-driven decisions to optimize product offerings and drivecontinuous improvement.

Global Market Expansion:

• Identify and evaluate opportunities formarket expansion in new geographic regions and market segments.
• Develop and execute market entrystrategies, including market positioning, exclusivity & prioritisation and anyregulatory or local compliance requirements.
• Work closely with regional sales teams tosupport local market expansion initiatives & T1 focus to drive revenuegrowth.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Build strong relationships with key (T1) customersand partners to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points.
• Gather customer feedback & insights& expert opinions to inform product development priorities andenhancements.
• Act as a product expert and providetraining and support to internal teams and customers as needed.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage product budgets,forecasts, and SMART KPIs including financial sales & profit metrics.
• Monitor product profitability, pricingstrategies, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure alignment withfinancial goals.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growthand cost savings to drive overall profitability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing,engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Rigid packaging industry, IJBM, assembly etc

Personal care / F&B / Beauty markets

Knowledge of major CPGs

Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data, financial metrics, and customer feedback to drive decision-making.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and productmanagement tools/software.

Proven experience (5+ years) in product management roles within the packaging industry or related B2B sectors.

Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles, distribution channels, and customer needs.

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successfulproduct strategies in a global market.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong customer relationships.

Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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