The Hillman Group

Program Manager I

The Hillman Group Cincinnati, OH
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Job Summary

The Program Manager I is responsible for aligning customer and Hillman brand/product strategies. The Program Manager I is responsible for creating and presenting compelling category and product propositions that drive profitable growth and market share for both Hillman and our customers.

Essential Job Functions *

  • Focused on the customer
  • Pricing coordination of new items across all channels
  • Initiating “Big Swing” opportunities / Force PLRs
  • Working with channel on customer program optimization
  • Managing competitive intel / activity by category
  • Building and updating universal selling aides (coordinated)
    • Digital Catalogs, Allego, Go PlanOgram, copy, content…
    • Ensuring all relevant digital content is on point
  • Brand strategy / “Swim Lane” management
  • Promotional item support (channel is placement / display)
  • Maintain competitive cross-reference
  • Insight fueled POS driving actions – customer mix/refresh
  • Works with Channel to ensure pricing consistency
  • Adaptation of existing product (Package, Qty, Art…) NO PHYSICAL CHANGE TO THE PRODUCT
  • Packaging artwork for the program (design & content)
  • Good financial acumen -understands pricing strategy
  • Ability to tactically execute plan and programs
  • Self-motivated and driven coo
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business management, or a related field., 1-2 years’ experience in related field.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong presenter and customer presence
  • Category / industry expertise
  • Command of the topics (market)
  • Ability to establish a strategy found on and supported by insight
  • Fact based decision making
  • Collaboration - both internal and external
  • Detail oriented (item set up)
  • Creative and storytelling strength
  • Strong logic - ability to asses / vet various scenarios
  • “Big Picture” thinker
  • Strong business acumen
  • Fast, but thorough
  • Cross customer coordination

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Manufacturing

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