Kenney Manufacturing - Associate Product Manager

Company:          Kenney Manufacturing

Position:              Associate Product Manager  

Location:             Warwick, RI Headquarters

Reports To:                 Denise Clay, Sr. Product Manager

Industry/Company Background

Kenney Manufacturing Company was established in 1914 by the Kenney family.  The company is still privately held by the Kenney family and has evolved into an $80 million global consumer products company competing successfully across several home décor categories such as Drapery Hardware, Decorative Hardware, Bath Products, and Window Coverings. The company is led by Les Kenney, Owner and President, who is known within the industry as an extremely knowledgeable, growth oriented, and collaborative business leader. The company’s mission is to be a world class manufacturer of value-driven, fashion-forward home products that are marketed and distributed to major retailers worldwide.

The company is an industry leader in product development, logistics, and value-added services and employs over 400 people across the North and Central America and in Asia. Kenney Manufacturing’s products are made at company-owned facilities in the US and China and third-part, offshore sourced.  The company’s products are broadly available in in mass market retail and through e-commerce.  

Their culture is based upon a high-energy, collaborative, fun, and entrepreneurial spirit that is well-grounded in both tradition and a progressive, diverse workforce.  The company’s strengths lie in product development, innovation, in-house integrated brand communications, merchandising planning, and Lean Six Sigma Operations & Supply Chain practices.

www.kenney.com

Position Overview: Associate Marketing Manager

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for supporting the product planning, category profitability and speed to market execution throughout the drapery hardware product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, global sourcing, sales, marketing and finance to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. This position also includes ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals. ·       Support the Senior Product Managers’ development and implementation of the drapery hardware brand strategy and product road maps. ·       Determines the market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers. ·       Support in the development of the marketing strategy for new and existing drapery hardware products ·       Create customer-specific pricing and trade programs closely collaborating with sales to ensure category profitability for existing and new business opportunities ·       Work closely with the company’s channel and sales teams; enabling them to meet their sales objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and presentations ·       Drive continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends ·       Work closely with product management team to define and develop marketing materials and programs. Develop analysis and profiles for key channels, retailers, competitors, and consumer groups in order to provide meaningful and timely insights to the marketing team.  Develop and/or provide insights and support for major internal and external sales presentations, including updating planograms and merchandising for space maximization Prepare for and participate in key retailer presentations. Attend, participate and lead cross functional team meetings, including but not limited to weekly performance tracking meetings ·       Deliver KPI’s including volume, revenue, share, and profitability across both the domestic and international businesses Key Requirements: 2+ years of consumer product marketing experience within categories sold through retail channels. Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field Past experience within product development, customer segmentation, product positioning, sales management, advertising and promotion Strong organizational, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills to ensure flawless execution quality and timing. Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with ability to both influence and motivate key cross-functional team members. Excels within a fast-paced and unstructured environment where flexibility, resourcefulness, nimbleness, speed, and ability to manage ambiguity are highly valued. Passionate, self-motivated, with ability to work independently without constant training and guidance. Proficient in MS Office including Excel (formulas, pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) and PowerPoint.    Minimal travel required (<15%)

Benefits to Qualified Candidates

·      Stable, successful, and growing privately held company that is a category leader

·      Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, teamwork, and performance is rewarded.

·      Broad-based marketing responsibilities that provide significant training and preparation for advancement to the Brand or Channel Manager level.

·      Highly regarded VP of Marketing with strong reputation for coaching and developing talent.

·      Daily visibility and exposure to a strong, aligned, and accessible Sr. Management team.

·      Competitive compensation, 401k,  and health benefits package

Interested?  Please call Ryan Jones at The Jacob Group, (214) 544-9030 ext. 114.