Innovation Brand/Channel Manager

Masco Corp

Indianapolis, IN(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$88,700–$139,260 Per Year
SKILLS
Brand Management, Change Management, Channel Management, Consumer Goods and Services, Corporate Law, Cross-Functional, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Diversity, EEO Regulations, English Language, Establish Priorities, Financial Trend Analysis, Genetics, Leadership, Market Segmentation, Market Trend Analysis, Matrix Management, Medical Conditions, Metrics, Military, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Product/Service Launch, Risk, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Thought Leadership
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
28 days ago

Purpose:

The Product Manager - Innovation will assist with the development and execution of DFC's innovation strategy, focusing on enabling growth through insights-driven product solutions. At its heart, this role is about understanding consumer needs, market trends, and channel dynamics to shape the future of our brand and product portfolio. It will also be a catalyst for change that will help drive excitement for our brands and products, both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and De-Risk Concepts that Advance DFC's Product Leadership

  • Refine market potential forecast to the appropriate degree of fidelity leveraging fast paced learning loops, multiple data points, and suitable research methodologies.

  • Use the above to determine and prioritize features, functions, benefits, and claims.

  • Work with your cross-functional team to determine commercialization strategies that align with DFC's key customer segments and provide an outline for success to the core business.

  • Eliminate concepts from the pipeline when commercial value is not found.

  • Consumer Insights & Market Intelligence

  • Work with DFC's insights team to identify and prioritize emerging consumer behaviors, lifestyle trends, and unmet needs.

  • Translate insights into actionable innovation strategies, on the portfolio and project level.

  • Spark Change and Drive Excitement

  • Be a change agent within the organization, pushing DFC's core business beyond what is comfortable to help drive incremental growth

  • Help foster a culture of creativity, agility, and consumer-centric thinking across the organization.

Metrics:

  • Throughput

  • Category/project delivery & success metrics (long term/short term, prioritized according to DFC's strategic plans)

  • Driving efficiency via understanding of key stakeholder needs

  • Effectiveness of communication via internal feedback

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership and understanding of consumer needs and trends.
  • Bias for commercialization; including POC, MVP, small batch product and/or services launches.
  • Proficient problem solver with an innate ability to deal with ambiguity.
  • Able to lead multiple complex projects at one time and prioritize work and resources according to potential impact.
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for consumer-driven innovation.
  • Ability to balance creativity with commercial viability.
  • Change management expertise with experience in a matrix organization.

EEO statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Full time

Hiring Range: $88,700.00 - $139,260.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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About the Company

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Masco Corp

Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of brand-name products for the home improvement and building product markets. Our home products include faucets, kitchen and bath cabinets, paints and stains, bath and shower units, spas, showering and plumbing specialties, windows, decorative hardware and decorative lighting products. We have market leading brands in architectural coatings (Behr®, KILZ®), windows (Milgard®, Griffin®, Premier®), plumbing (Delta®, Hansgrohe®, Axor®, Brizo®, Bristan®, BrassCraft®, Cobra®), cabinetry (KraftMaid®, Merillat®, Quality®, Cardell®), bathing (Delta®, Peerless®, Mirolin®, Huppe®), home hardware and other specialty products (Hot Springs Spas®, Brainerd®, Liberty Hardware®) and decorative lighting (Kichler®). For more information on the Masco family of brands, visit www.masco.com.

As a member of the Masco team, you will be joining a company that is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative, branded home improvement and building products. Our culture, which is strengthened by our commitment to diversity and inclusion, will challenge you to reach your full potential within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. And, our many business units, expansive product lines and well-known leading brands offer you a variety of opportunities to pursue your career goals. We invite you to search our many career opportunities and learn more about Masco Corporation, an Equal Opportunity Employer.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1929
WEBSITE
http://masco.com/