For 100 years, Milwaukee Tools people and culture have been the strong foundation on which our legacy has been built. This legacy is defined by "disruptive innovation"– from the products we create, to the partnerships we forge, and the ways we work. While our rich history has undoubtedly shaped us into what we are today, our focus is on what's ahead. We celebrate our centennial with excitement, fully aware that we are just getting started . At Milwaukee we are committed to ensuring our people have a great experience, so in addition to an exciting and challenging role we also provide a range of great employee benefits including: Personal Development: Access to professional development programs. Discounts & Perks: Generous discounts on company products. Health & Wellbeing: Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program. Social: Recognition programs and social events to celebrate our team's achievements. Lifestyle: Supports flexibility. About the role: We are seeking to recruit a passionate and dedicated National Product Manager to lead our product team in New Zealand. This role is based in Penrose, Auckland and reports directly to our General Manager. This multifaceted position encompasses various responsibilities such strategic planning, leadership, product management, new product development, and a high degree of stakeholder management. What your day-to-day will look like: Analyse: Lead the product team to continually discover and leverage user insights that will improve existing products and surface new market and technology opportunities. Maintain an understanding of the global industry and competitive landscape to guide new product development with the best commercial outcomes for Milwaukee. Continually test pricing optimisation to maximise market positioning whilst improving profitability with a commercial outlook. Execution: Lead the product team to continually deliver new product roadmap than enhances the Milwaukee value propositions thus disrupting established competitor brand equity and leveraging rapid market share acquisition. Support the leadership team in budget and business planning process. Prioritise product roadmaps in-line with competitive landscapes and resources. Align new product development with quality and compliance and after sale teams. Stakeholder Management: Establish strong relationships with global product leadership team to ensure ANZ needs are considered. Guide and lead the National Account Team through product presentations, pitches, range reviews, launch events, and other activities to ensure key account requirements are exceeded. Negotiating and influencing key stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve product initiatives inline with Milwaukee company objectives. Leadership Provide oversight and direction to all relevant teams for new product launches. Manage the product team withing their positions, holding them accountable for their performance and provide them with professional development opportunities. What you will bring to the role: A minimum of 5 years' experience in managing large / high growth product portfolios, Sales experience and technical or industry experience would also be beneficial. Prior people leadership experience with proven experience in developing a high performing team. Experience gained in sales, commercial marketing roles that require strong influencing skills. Strong negotiation skills and ability to navigate volatile business environments. Demonstrate strong data and financial literacy and a proven ability to deliver winning strategies from conception to execution. Ability to campaign a conceptual plan whilst engaging people along the way. If you fit the above attributes and are excited at the prospect of joining a large, successful, and dynamic organisation, then please click APPLY NOW!
#J-18808-Ljbffr