Product Program Manager- Toledo

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ability to build your skills and grow

Supportive environment for learning

Flexibility for work/life balance

Hybrid teleworking after 90 days

Medical, dental, vision, and more

401K match up to 5%

Winter Break – office close

12 days of Vacation PTO

6 days of Sick PTO

High-achieving team

Casual dress code

Job summary

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is seeking a Cookie Manager in the Toledo region to lead and coordinate all logistics for Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs. This role oversees volunteers, designs training, and drives strategic campaigns to meet revenue goals while delivering a premier leadership experience for girls.

The position requires strong project management, the ability to juggle priorities, and experience in marketing, events, and volunteer management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business, marketing or management.
• Minimum of two years of experience organizing and directing complex multi-faceted functions in marketing, sales and event planning.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Team-oriented with commitment to organizational goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategy and resources to support entrepreneurship and skill building for Fall Product and Cookie Programs.
• Oversee operation of Fall and Cookie programs in local areas.
• Develop and implement training to ensure consistent message delivery for programs.
• Coordinate vendors for logistics from supplier to councils.
• Manage warehousing, storage, and distribution; liaise with warehouses and vendors.
• Develop strategies to increase girl engagement and participation.
• Contribute to council-wide projects to achieve program and revenue goals.
• Implement and manage program strategies to meet revenue goals and provide quality leadership experience.
• Foster community contacts and collaborations to meet program goals.
• Provide input to strategic, tactical, and communication plan for council programs.

Skills

Project Management

Marketing

Volunteer Management

Organizational Skills

Achievement Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business/marketing/management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cookie & Fall Product Program Manager

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is hiring for a Cookie Manager in ourNorthregion –Toledo. This role is responsible for managing and providing full-cycle project management for all of the behind the scenes activities of our successful girl entrepreneurship programs - coordinating logistics for delivering product from supplier to council and into the hands of girls and volunteers, coaching volunteers - providing ongoing support and encouragement and leading all daily activities associated with our annual product programs including our exclusive, girl-led product program initiatives: the Girl Scout Cookie Programand theFall ProductProgram. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and a track record of meeting deadlines. This role oversees the execution of product programs across the greater Cincinnati area, including logistics, community relationships, and volunteer support to ensure successful participation and achievement of council revenue and operational goals. In addition to managing annual product campaigns, this position contributes to council-wide strategies, planning, and specialized projects that drive program success.Work behind the scenes of the largest girl-led business in the world as you help implement strategies to support Girl Scouts and volunteers. With creativity and innovation, you will develop the volunteer training program, rewards programs for girls and work collaboratively to make sure members are motivated, prepared, and excited to participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and the fall nut and candy program. Candidates with experience leading product-based campaigns, events, or projects as well as strong data reporting skills and a commitment to excellent customer service are encouraged to apply!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for designing and implementing strategy and resources to support entrepreneurship and skill building opportunities with the Product Program team for the Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs alongside the Director of Product Program.

• Oversee the operation of all product programs - Fall and Cookie for the local areas.

• Develop and implement training to ensure consistent message delivery for product fall and cookie programs for all service units, troop managers, volunteers and staff.

• Coordinate with vendors to create and implement all logistics that successfully deliver product to the councils for distribution to girls and volunteers.

• Manage and oversee the warehousing of products including storage and distribution. Monitors product inventory and serves as the liaison for warehouses, distribution companies and vendors.

• Contribute to developing strategies to increase girl engagement and participation in the Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs.

• Contribute to the success of the Fall Product Program and Girl Scout Cookie Program through the design, implementation and management of assigned council wide projects to achieve council program and revenue goals.

• Implement and manage the Fall Product Program and Girl Scout Cookie Program strategies in assigned region to achieve the revenue goal and provide a quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience;

• Cultivate key community contacts and developing collaborations to achieve program and financial goals for product programs within the assigned region;

• Serve as an integral part of the Product Program team by providing input to the development of an innovative, strategic, tactical and communication plan for the council product programs. While regional management is a key component to the role, overall collaborative work within a team capacity is what will drive successful results for sustainable programs.

• Required to complete ad hoc duties outside of department as business necessitates.

COMPETENCIES

1. Project Management

2. Marketing & Communications

3. Volunteer Management

4. Organizational

5. Achievement Focus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as lead and first point of contact for volunteers.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. The days of work are primarily Monday through Friday, but evening work is frequent and occasional weekend work may be required. Hours of work will vary, depending on support required by the program and time of year. Work schedules are flexible but will be approximately 40-45 hours/week.

TRAVEL

This is an “in the field” position that may require local travel during the height of the program seasons to assigned geographic areas of the council.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of business, marketing or management.

• Minimum of two years ofexperience organizing and directing complex multi-faceted functions in marketing, sales and event planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Ability to work evening hours and weekends when necessary.

• Ability to work in a team environment with commitment to contributing to the organizational goals.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

BENEFITS

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a compensation of $44,000-48,000K and a generous benefits package.

PERKS

• Ability to build your skills and grow your career

• Supportive environment for learning and development.

• Flexibility for work/life balance

• Opportunity for hybrid teleworking arrangement after 90 days

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, life insurance, and more!

• 401K- 100% match up to 5% of salary

• Winter Break – Office closed between December 25th and January 1st annually.

• 12daysof Vacation PTO

• 6 days of Sick PTO

• A high-achieving and fun team

• Casual dress code

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GSWO is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.