The Hempel Group is a leader in the production and sales of protective coatings within the marine, container, yacht, decorative and protective market segments. Hempel is a global company with headquarters in Denmark and has 24 factories, 47 sales offices, 3 main and 5 regional research and development centers and more than 130 distribution points strategically located around the world. We are on an exciting journey towards being THE world leader of our industry.

Product Manager – Marketing

We are currently seeking a Product Manager to join our team in Conroe, TX. This person will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product profile and working closely with research and development, sales and marketing to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met and the company’s overall strategy and goals are supported in the Protective Segments for the Americas.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new areas of growth and opportunities for new product technologies, and communicate them to the Sales and Segment Managers and the Marketing Manager
• Drive innovative product campaigns in the Americas Region in the Protective Sub Segments
• Coordinate local product development and customization activity in line with the company’s local procedures
• Manage the regional product assortment including product lifecycle from launch to end of life
• Monitor product revenue performance and profitability
• Support projects as they arise from Group Marketing and Group Assortment
• Work closely with the Regional Marketing Manager in developing and implementing strategic product plans
• Provide the sales force in the region with product training
• Liaise with Key Trade Organizations related to coatings and linings
• Plan and implement efficient segment activities to promote the Hempel brand, the assortment and all value propositions towards the owner and E&C’s in the targeted protective sub segments
• Support the Company in organizing tradeshows and customer events
• Contribute to the monthly marketing report
• Maintain and update regional customization report in coordination with local R&D
• Facilitate monthly product transition meetings to coordinate the phasing out of products and phasing in of new products

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