Sloan is the world's leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.
We have an immediate opening for a Vertical Markets Manager based in either our Chicago or Franklin Park offices. In this role you will be responsible for developing, articulating, and driving market segment strategy with the goal of improving revenue and profitability. You will work closely with other functional and businesses areas to drive strategy and align across the organization on key priorities, segmentation, sales enablement, lead generation, in addition to identifying product portfolio gaps, and executing go-to-market strategies to achieve growth targets.
Responsibilities include:
Understand the assigned vertical markets landscape and create specific plans to compete with Sloan's current product offering, including: segmentation, sizing, potential; competitive assessments/positioning; collaboration with product management and sales to effectively increase revenue and profitability
Develop and lead initiatives to collect voice of customer, helping to select and prioritize marketing efforts, new strategic initiatives, and future product development efforts
Collaborate with product management and marketing communications to design and create marketing materials, strategies, and education plans to grow sales performance and results in the assigned vertical markets
Build and maintain strong relationships with select key customers to create unique value propositions specific to Sloan's product offering and growth plans within the segment
Create content for sales tools, sales training, sales support materials, using insights gained from the VOC activities
Develop and execute comprehensive business development and marketing strategies to achieve revenue growth and market expansion goals for assigned target erticals
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, architecture, business, engineering, or related field
5+ Years In product management, vertical marketing, or business development
Travel up to 20%.
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Ability to work and influence at all levels within the organization
Excellent communication skills; including persuasion and negotiation skills
Experience in planning and project managing complex product launches
Strong analytical skills with high level understand of business financials
Strong decision-making ability and the ability to work in and build a team environment and lead cross functional team
Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to turn strategy into action
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
A choice of Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.
Company paid Basic Life and AD & D Insurance, Basic Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Well-being Programs.
Paid time off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation time, Paid Sick time, Paid Military Leave, and Paid Volunteer time away from work.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Parking and Transit Accounts, and Tuition Reimbursement benefits.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.
Employee Service Anniversary Awards and Employee Recognition Programs.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB):
YOU Belong at Sloan. We are intentional in building an inclusive culture that embraces different voices, ideas, and backgrounds. We commit to continuing this ever-growing journey with and for our employees, customers, partners, and community. We are better together when we can be ourselves.
We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs:
We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organization's official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs' Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.
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For additional company information please visit our website at www.sloan.com.