Manager, Regional Category Management bei Ansell

Why Ansell? At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Manager, Global Category Management to join our team in Iselin, NJ!

In this position you will play a vital role in leading North America portfolio management and strategy, overseeing product lifecycle, quality, regulatory compliance, and P&L for the category. This role drives regional portfolio activation, leveraging market insights, competitive analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Global Category Management, Planning, Marketing, Customer Service, and Commercial Sales.

The base salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000 U.S. Dollars per year

 Specific salary for this role may vary within this range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Candidate may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.

• Flexible and hybrid work model.

•  A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.

• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.

• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

• Health Benefits:  medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs

• 401-k plan with company match

• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Summer Friday’s

• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks

• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

What your role will be?

Strategy Deployment:

• Implement and execute the business unit’s long-range plan and overall portfolio strategy in the North America region.

• Build deep knowledge of the industrial landscape and emerging trends.

• Identify new development opportunities, research potential mergers and acquisitions, and analyze market value and competitive landscape.

New Product Development & Commercialization:

• Lead the North America new product launch process in coordination with global category managers, planning, and regional marketing teams.

• Drive concept development and testing through customer feedback using value proposition and strategic assessment methodology.

• Develop and execute regional launch plans, ensuring products are properly set up for pricing, distribution, and online presence.

• Deliver relevant product training for sales teams and channel partners, both live and virtually.

• Support activation of marketing campaigns at the regional level with project management and marketing teams.

• Manage product lifecycle and portfolio improvements to drive revenue, monitor sales, pricing, and competition, and implement portfolio optimization strategies.

Sales Enablement:

• Partner with sales account managers, technical sales managers, and regional sales leaders to provide technical expertise and support at the customer level.

• Serve as a subject matter expert throughout the sales process to demonstrate product value and benefits.

• Develop tools and materials to support sales in identifying and engaging target customers and channels.

• Drive product adoption through business development efforts, including roadshows, trainings, and customer visits.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/ business administration with a marketing concentration.

• 5 years marketing related experience.  PPE experience preferred within the Industrial Field with a manufacturer of PPE.

• 2-3 years minimum experience in the development and management of marketing projects

• Experience in global marketing in a matrix organization is preferred.

• Prior exposure to/work experience in technical roles preferred.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. 

Ansell is an EO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion:

Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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