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Product Manager
# Positions: 1
Location: US-PA-East Texas
Company: ACCO Brands Corporation
Business Unit/Segment: Day-Timers
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Product Manager
Day-Timer a division of ACCO Brands Corporation, one of the world\'s largest suppliers of branded office products, with annual revenues of nearly $2 billion, is seeking a New Product Development/Marketing Manager. This means we need a talented individual like you to join this great organization and be part of the Day-Timer Team located in East Texas, PA (suburban Philadelphia).
The Product Manager role is a global opportunity . We are seeking a talented individual who is capable of planning and executing a financially viable new product development plan for Day-Timer at a strategic and tactical level; with primary emphasis on products outside the traditional printed Day-Timer products. This includes but not limited to stand alone mobile applications, text, web, voice and consumer electronics and/or bridging to paper solutions. The product manager must have a strong technical background and should be able to demonstrate their experience in digital field. Through knowledge of consumers and marketplace, he/she will leverage the brand and create competitive differentiation by using new digital technologies and partnering with licensors/vendors to develop products, apps and services to meet today\'s consumer needs and add value to their lives.
Working in a fast pace environment and leading internal and external teams, he/she will ensure that well defined new products drive new customer acquisition across all sales channel (Direct and Wholesale) leveraging diverse marketing techniques (i.e. internet, catalog and on-shelf retail) and for all global markets (NA, UK and AU) and deliver sales and profit
growth.
Position Qualifications:
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
* Develop products within cutting edge multimodalarena which includes but not limited to Mobile apps (iPhone, Android, RIM, WebOS), Text, Voice and Web Strong mobile and consumer electronics industry background is a must
* Strong understanding of various technology trends and interworking with carriers and device makers
* Develop product marketing models beyond today\'s experience (i.e. licensing royalty, sponsorship, revenue sharing business arrangements).
* Strong working Knowledge and Understanding of consumer habits, behaviors and competitive options to carve out DT \"Blue Ocean\" business opportunities.
* Manage projects at various stages from concept to handoff.
* Create financially viable new revenue streams consistent with DT Strategic Plan to leverage brand equity.
* Go beyond \"core\" focus by customer segment, product and service.
* Expand and enhance brand vision based on consumer needs.
* Develop the methodology to cost effectively and test, and prototype, to successfully launch product marketing initiatives.
* Determine Marketing, Financial and Operational Resources required throughout the company to facilitate success.
* Support the Director, Product Management and Marketing in his leadership role in Corporate Strategic Planning Process.
* Create P&Lresultsmodel; with both vertical and horizontal accountability.
* Focus on end consumer behavior and the ability to enhance their lives.
* Negotiate contracts, manage timelines and maintain a high level of visibility within the company.
* Passionate, confident, and accountability in driving \"new Big ideas.\"
* Create operating contribution growth which will be consistent with end consumers across all channels and markets through the development of products, services and partnerships.
* Ability to accurately predict and deliver results consistent with business plans.
* Measure and manage new product development investments.
* Establish Brand positioning & competitive differentiation platforms in order to win against the competition and deliver unique benefits.
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 5+ years experience in product development and Strategic Marketing is required
* Four-year degree in Marketing/Business Administration or related field is required. Preferred MBA. Engineering degree a “plus”
* Proven past experience in launching of multimodal(Mobile apps, text, web and voice integrated) products is a requirement.
* Must demonstrate experience in developing products within Mobile App. environment (iPhone, ANdroid, RIM, WebOS) and/or following Voice (speech to text), SMS, and web 2.0 technologies.
* Must have proven experiencemanaging the product development process and product management lifecycle (ideation to implementation and Launch).
* Vendor management experience is required, as is an ability to conduct complex negotiations
* Must have proven experience in Marketing analytics and benchmarking
* Experience with Licensing is preferred.
* Proven past experience with Top consumer brands, an electronic component is required.
* Demonstrated creativity and milestone project management is required
* Proven experience drawing from segmentation analysis and translating information into executable plans
* Strong experience in mobile application and/or consumer electronic industry
* A market research background is required
* Must have the ability to successfully manage several initiatives and/or projects simultaneously
* Self motivation and attention to detail is required
* Ability to flourish in a fast-paced environment is required
* Strong analytical skills are required
* This position requires excellent written and verbal skills, able to present ideas and products to various groups in the organization; Leadership skills particularly of cross-functional teams
* Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) for data analysis, research, communication, presentations, database software and web knowledge a plus
* Has experience linking Strategic New Product Vision to Channel Marketing plans.
* Local candidate required
* Must demonstrate experience in developing products within Mobile app environment (iPhone, Android, RIM, WebOS) and or following, Voice (speech to text), SMS and web 2.0 technologies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/EXPERIENCE
Ability to dedicate significant business hours while joining a group of dedicated employees. This position is a newly developed opportunity for Day-Timer.
Company Overview:
ACCO Brands Corporation markets products in over 100 countries across the globe through our own sales force and distribution networks.
A global office products powerhouse, our leading brands help people work better in every workspace, everywhere. You know these indispensable products as Wilson Jones binders ... Swingline staplers and punches ... Day-Timer personal organizers ... Quartet white boards and easels... Kensington computer accessories... and more... Under the GBC banner, ACCO Brands is also a leader in serving professional printers, government and corporate markets, providing print finishing, laminating and commercial binding equipment.
After more than 100 years of leadership in the office products industry, we look forward to continuing our tradition by hiring talented individuals guided by a spirit of innovation.
Our Day-Timers business unit, located just outside Allentown, PA, specializes in personal organizers and accessories.
ACCO Brands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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