Overview

About BerryAt Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter. JobThe Product Line Manager will aid in the development and execution of both short term and long-term strategies for assigned Berry Plastics product lines. These positions will work closely with Sales, Product Development, Finance, R&D, Manufacturing and Commercial Development to drive product line profitability and growth.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for quoting small and mid-size opportunities. Process custom request and provide guidance on stock business.

2. Gather information from Sales, Product Development, Operations, and market data to assist in the creation of new business proposals to gain profitable new business and retain current business at acceptable margins.

3. Assist with Profit and Loss (P&L) management, including mix management to optimize net margins.

4. Assist with establishing and communicating the product “walk line” with regard to pricing, volume-price guidelines, sales & margin mix, cost to serve, order management, stocking/inventory levels, etc. by incorporating market knowledge and financial data and analysis.

5. Prepare and review sales, market, and profitability reports for the assigned product line / market.

6. Execute and follow up on annual, actionable product line tactics and coordinate tools to achieve aggressive sales and profitability requirements.

7. Spend time in relevant marketplaces, gathering consumer trends, habits and customer packaging.

8. Analyze competitive products, websites, opportunities and threats.

9. Identify new and existing market growth opportunities by collaborating with Sales, R&D, Product Development, Commercial Development and Operations.

10. Coordinate market and competitive intelligence. Collect, analyze and effectively communicate customer, competitive and market trends for specified products managed.

11. Work with the Design Center for customer specific presentations, mock-ups, and marketing collateral. Maintain accurate product specifications on website, collateral, and internal documents.

12. Prepare training documents for sales and customer service. Assist with product line training when needed.

Qualifications

1. Over 10 years work experience with related Project Line and/or Product Development activities.

2. Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field. Masters or MBA a plus.

3. Strong Sales, Product Management and/or Financial background preferred, experience with a Consumer Product Goods (CPG), Distribution, or Personal Care company is a plus.

4. Knowledge of market research, marketing strategy, and new product development.

5. Familiarity with closure sealing systems and liner technology preferred, but not required.

6. Strong understanding and experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point.

7. Ability to understand customer needs and translate into meaningful messages.

8. Capability to build/maintain excellent rapport with sales and marketing teams.

9. Demonstrated meeting facilitation skills.

10. Available for travel 15-20%.