Product Manager in Florida for Far East, Middle East, Europe

Product Manager in Florida for Far East, Middle East, Europe

CORPORATE ADVISORS, INC.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS
250 NE 27th Street  Miami, Florida 33137  (305) 573-7753  www.corporateadvisors.com

For consideration include resume as a Microsoft Word attachment or as text and submit to
Margaret Kurtzman and reference the job title and reference number.

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Product Manager, International


Company Type: Consumer Products
Location: South Florida
Compensation: Excellent Compensation - Full Benefits
Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/French)
Job Code: mk/1555
Date Posted: October 15, 2007

Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for directing New Product Development Initiatives for International. These are mostly new product initiatives that are not been driven in the regions and that are International in scope (not region specific). The incumbent will work with Marketing, engineering/quality, and liaise with the Graphics department for timing and issues related to all product literature (instruction manuals, packaging, etc.). The position will interact with each of the Intl. Business units (Canada, Europe, Latin America and Far East), keeping them informed on all developments in the NPD process as well as providing updates on US marketing initiatives. Another key area is the function of systems and overall process support. The ideal candidate must be very detail oriented, aggressive/pro-active, a great communicator and be motivated enough to work independently and deliver consistent results.

Requirements:

 BS/BA in Business or Marketing (MBA preferred) with 5-7 years experience, preferably in understanding consumer behavior, consumer market research, design, product development.
 Must have excellent organization, computer and communication skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects.
 Must have proven leadership skills and be resourceful, an independent thinker and a team player.
 Candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish or English/French).
 The position requires up to 30% travel.

Must have experience in the following:

 Categories / 5-yr Product Life Cycle Planning
 Product Development with Engineering (Conceptualization, Research, Launching)
 Able to work with cross functional teams (Engineering, Marketing Communications, Logistics and Finance)
 Develop Packing and Collateral Materials
 Strategic Unit Business meetings


Cover Letter: Please include cover letter with salary requirements when responding.
Work Authorization: Must have legal residency. For consideration include resume as a Microsoft Word attachment or as text and submit to mk@corporateadvisors.com and reference the job title and reference number.