Placon Corporation

Marketing Product Manager - New Product Development

Placon Corporation$70K — $95K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
  • 3-5 years of product management experience in B2B (preferably plastics, packaging, or foodservice)
  • Experience with product development processes and stage-gate methodologies
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication abilities across all organizational levels
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in financial and sales data

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage product development projects for assigned product lines
  • Create and execute product plans, timelines, budgets, and launch materials
  • Develop and implement go-to-market strategies including messaging and sales tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and milestones
  • Interface with sales, brokers, and customers to gather insights for product development
  • Manage product lifecycle including forecasting, launches, and SKU rationalization
  • Support marketing initiatives like campaigns, PR, and digital content

Benefits

  • Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required
  • Opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced environment
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
  • Involvement in innovative product development projects
  • Access to industry trends and product development best practices
Full Job Description
Marketing Product Manager - New Product Development
We're looking for a driven Product Manager who thrives on leading cross-functional teams, bringing new products to life, and executing strategic go-to-market plans. If you enjoy balancing strategy with execution, collaborating across departments, and making an impact in a fast-paced B2B environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.
Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience.
Work Schedule

Standard business hours, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm | Occasional flexibility required to support project timelines and cross-functional collaboration
What You'll Do
• Lead and manage product development projects for assigned product lines
• Create and execute product plans, timelines, budgets, and launch materials
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies, including messaging, sales tools, training, and sample kits
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and milestones
• Interface with sales, brokers, and customers to gather insights and drive development
• Manage product lifecycle including forecasting, launches, and SKU rationalization
• Partner with pricing to ensure profitable growth and margin targets
• Support marketing initiatives including campaigns, PR, trade shows, and digital content
• Develop capital expense requests (CERs) and manage associated budgets
• Research market trends, competitors, and industry developments and present findings
• Create thought leadership content such as case studies, blog posts, and award submissions
• Ensure consistent brand application across materials and channels
• Work with engineering to support innovation and protect intellectual property
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and product development best practices
What You Bring
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 3-5 years of product management experience in a B2B environment (plastics, packaging, or foodservice preferred)
• Experience with product development processes and stage-gate methodologies
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial and sales data
What Makes You Stand Out
• Knowledge of thermoforming processes
• Experience with tools like Salesforce, Oracle, Trello, and WordPress
• Ability to pivot quickly based on business and customer needs
• Self-starter who works independently and proactively
Work Environment
• Primarily office-based with occasional interaction in manufacturing environments
• Collaboration with product design, tooling, and production teams
Travel
• Approximately 10-15% travel for customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
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