Strategic Product Group Leader - Retail

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

We're looking to hire someone for our Strategic Product Group Leader position for our Retail Checkout products (CKO). There are numerous retailers seeking to automate the checkout areas of their stores, by reverting to e.g., unmanned self-checkout stations or self-scanning (smartphone based) solutions. You'll be responsible for driving this portfolio. You will provide product management services and define global product management strategies for this product line that directly leads to the growth of the overall business in this area, up to and including: 

  • Development, planning, prioritization, and execution of CKO product strategy, product roadmap, growth initiatives, regional pricing, product development, marketing requirements, and opportunity analysis. 
  • Project management with local and international teams for both product development and special initiatives Develop overall project plan and effectively communicate same to stakeholders and management through reporting on the status of project deliverables according to METTLER TOLEDO Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) guidelines. Estimate necessary project resources needed to accomplish project goals. Facilitate clarification of unclear requirements, develop, and own the project risk management plan, delegate tasks and responsibilities within the team, identify and resolve resource conflicts and shortages and proactively manage changes in project scope. 
  • People management for the product managers of the global CKO team
  • Product sales support to METTLER TOLEDO Marketing Organizations; development of selling tools, sales support materials, delivering subject matter expertise and presentations at customer meetings; key project application support; identification and nurturing of strategic partners in support of product strategies; demo equipment. 
  • Support for key accounts and bids. 
  • Implementation and management of CKO product launch activities (with supporting materials) of future products and associated application software; introduction activities including logistics, sales, training, and service aspects; involvement in quality related activities such as beta testing, product audits and defect analysis/ tracking. 
  • Coordinating and maintaining business relationships with external resources, e.g. producing technical documentation supporting CKO. Business development with key scanner partners. 
  • Assist in the implementation of phase-in and phase-out activities associated with new products or enhancements/upgrades, execution with the appropriate PO's and MO's. 
  • Operational activities include management reporting, sales forecasting, inventory management, expense control and support/updating of PDS and Retail Wiki/SharePoint sites.

What You Need to Succeed

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is required. 
  • Minimum of two years of product marketing or support experience of technical products, preferably with related technologies within retail environments; this should include related support and development activities. 
  • Experience with new product launch activities 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation abilities. 
  • Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects to meet project deadlines. 
  • Ability to lead and participate in diverse (size, geographic, cultural, and disciplinary) team environments, including working with teams in Europe and Asia. 
  • Strong analytical abilities

Our Offer to You

  • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire 
  • Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts 
  • Parental and caregiver leave policies
  • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits 
  • Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
  • A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation 
  • Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards 
  • A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment

About Mettler Toledo

Working at Mettler Toledo means you are impacting the world in important ways. Our precision measuring devices span the world's laboratories, production facilities, and retail stores. We manufacture, sell, and service instruments that detect, measure, and weigh - from the infinitely small to the largest of vehicles or airplanes. 
  • We help feed the world. We impact how food is produced, packaged and made safe.
  • We help keep you healthy. Our instruments make it possible for scientists to develop new drugs and bring life-saving medicines to the world.
  • Mettler Toledo products are important to the production and consistent quality of every kind of consumer product.
No matter how far human kind goes to explore new frontiers, Mettler Toledo is there to help make it happen.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

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ジョブナンバー

15981

勤務地

Ohio

Columbus

雇用形態

フルタイム

法人名

Mettler-Toledo, LLC

6600 Huntley Rd Columbus, OH 43229 United States

+1 (614) 841-7300