Product Data Manager

The Product Data Manager is responsible for developing a deep understanding of the battery industry, customers and available market data to help create actionable insights to assist in ensuring mutual growth and optimized financial performance for our customers and for Stryten Energy. A key support role that helps position Stryten as a strategic partner to our customer base, the Product Data Manager is responsible for connecting the dots between various data sources to creating data driven insights. Focus areas include, but are not limited to assortment strategy development, pricing and assortment recommendations, financial modeling and real-time business reporting.

• Product Information / Application database updates and maintenance including customer managed portals (ACES/PIES, Part Smart, MDM, VIO)
• Become the subject matter expert in the utilization of disparate data sets from the market and from our customers
• Manage tasks from multiple groups while maintaining a strong attention to detail and delivering on agreed upon timelines
• Develop extensive knowledge of the Stryten, market and customer data assets
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape and customer preferences and provide actionable plans
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities and technological advancements to provide recommendations to senior management
• Support the development of effective product messaging, positioning and communication strategies through the use of PowerPoint presentations
• Support the Product Manager and the Stryten Account Management team to help our strategic customers exceed their business and financial objectives (Turns, Profitability, GMROI/GMROS, Share of Market. Etc.)
• Develop and execute comprehensive category management strategies to achieve business objectives and drive growth
• Maintain robust category management tools and processes, ensuring seamless strategy execution across the organization
• Support new item plans and conduct post analysis of customer promotional activities
• Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures
• Utilize customer and market insights to support the development and direction of the Stryten transportation battery portfolio and product roadmap
• Integrate learnings from our customer base and business tasks into continually improving our processes and customer approach
• Special projects as assigned by Manager

Education, Experience, Certifications:

• College degree, preferred or at least 5 years of marketing or information / category management with automotive aftermarket experience

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge:

• Data visualization experience preferred (i.e. Tableau or Power BI)
• ACES/PIES experience preferred
• Proven strategic and analytical thinking and data-driven approach
• Ability to work with large, complex numerical datasets
• Proven success working with all levels of management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Summarize business and financial data in a useful manner for planning and decision making
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment on high impact projects and duties
• Must be proficient with Microsoft suite of products

Travel, other requirements:

• This position requires you to be on site at our Alpharetta, GA headquarters office.
• Self-starter that is self-motivated and committed to team and company objectives
• Team player with agility and adaptability with the willingness to change the status quo as strategies of our business evolve Entrepreneurial spirit
• Travel up to 25% will be required

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.