Coated Paper Sales Brand Manager

Job Description

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Summary Description

The Brand Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to maximize the profitability of the product line within Billerud’s corporate and marketing framework. This includes coordinating with sales and other departments to execute the Sales and Marketing Plan’s initiatives. This position provides marketing direction and insight to increase sales awareness and drive growth with targeted customers and segments, assists in developing pricing strategies in collaboration with Sales, Pricing, and Commercial Finance, and works with Market Research to create customer-facing presentations that establish Billerud’s market knowledge. Additionally, this position directs Marketing Communications efforts for the product line, working closely with the Manager of Marketing Communications and eCommerce.

Qualifications

Key Accountabilities:

• Grow margin within the given product line through top line and bottom-line growth.
• Provide marketing direction and segment-specific insight to drive sales awareness and support strategic marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales and functional departments to build and implement strategies for future growth, profitability, and advancement of relationships with key channel partners and end-users.
• Develop and execute segment-specific solutions, segmentation strategies, and enhancements across the organization.
• Prepare and present market information and data to support sales efforts and identify sub-segments with the best growth opportunities.
• Assist in developing pricing strategies for the product line in collaboration with Sales, Pricing, and Commercial Finance.
• Work with Market Research to develop and deliver presentations that establish Billerud’s market expertise with customers.
• Direct Marketing Communications efforts for the product line, partnering closely with the Manager of Marketing Communications and eCommerce.
• Assist in the development of capital project justifications that are strategic in nature.
  
  

Location: Miamisburg, OH preferred; consideration will also be given to candidates located at Billerud mill sites.

Personal qualities

Required Experience, Education And Skills

• Four-year college degree or 7 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of marketing concepts, including segmentation, targeting, positioning, and value proposition development.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to create and deliver compelling presentations to internal stakeholders, customers, and channel partners.
• Proven experience dealing directly with customers on problem resolution, demonstrating effective communication and relationship-building.
• Demonstrated ability to construct detailed proposals for customers, internal projects, or strategic initiatives.
• Knowledge of the organization, including its structure, processes, and key stakeholders, or the ability to quickly learn and navigate the company.
• Collaborative focus and ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, pricing, finance, and market research teams.
  
  

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well being, and long term success.

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
• Generous 401(k) offerings
• HSA contribution match additional preventive exam contribution
• Dental & vision coverage
• Company paid disability insurance
• Prescription benefits
  

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing.

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Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?

At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.

Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.

We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.

Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.