Product Manager

Walker Industries; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Oakville seeks a Product Manager to innovate and launch products successfully. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of experience in product management, preferably in the chemical industry, along with a relevant college diploma. Join us to contribute to our sustainable future while enjoying a comprehensive rewards package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Paid volunteer days annually

Health & safety practices in industry

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in product management preferably in chemical industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to support product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate product launches.
• Monitor and adjust marketing campaigns based on effectiveness.

Skills

Time Management

Data Analytics

Analytical

Agile

Requirement Gathering

Strategic thinking

Visio

Communication

Problem Solving

Market Research

UML

Cross Functional Teams

Education

College diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration or Marketing

Job description

Overview

Description

Working at Walker

At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.

About the Job

Were on the hunt for an experienced Product Manager at our Walker Office in Oakville ON. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development you will be responsible for ensuring current and new innovative products go from idea to market successfully. You will articulate successful criteria rally the Sales Technical and Research & Development (R&D) teams and support the Walker Emulsions groups goals for commercialization of new products. This position requires skills in identifying analyzing evaluating business opportunities then creating and implementing marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to support product lifecycle from ideation to market.
• Test product functionality and appeal using KPIs and customer feedback to guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate successful new product launches.
• Support the introduction transfer and withdrawal of products as needed.
• Shape go-to-market plans covering pricing advertising and promotion.
• Stay informed on market trends and translate insights into growth strategies.
• Monitoring effectiveness of marketing campaigns and proactively adjusts based on the results and the market and consumer behaviour.
• Determining brand building and strategies. Coordinating the development and execution of marketing elements.
• Provide feedback to R&D based on customer needs and market direction.
• Occasional travel locally and overnight through North America (15% of time) to meet with customers and will require a valid passport required for travel outside of travel will be necessary outside of North America

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in product management preferably in chemical industry.
• 23-year college diploma or equivalent education in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Business Administration or Marketing.
• A valid Ontario G drivers license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills you’re the link between technical teams and customer needs.
• Able to work with little to no supervision and to take discretionary action as required.

What’s in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for turning product ideas into commercial success Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation marketing and cross-functional collaboration If youre ready to make your mark in the emulsions industry we want to hear from you!

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional Details

• Required Experience :
• Key Skills

Key Skills

Time Management,Data Analytics,Analytical,Agile,Requirement Gathering,Strategic thinking,Visio,Communication,Problem Solving,Market Research,UML,Cross Functional Teams

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1