USAC Area Portfolio Manager - Coated Abrasives

Role: USAC Area Portfolio Manager for Coated Abrasives, responsible for managing the product portfolio lifecycle, pricing, positioning, NPI, and marketing strategies to drive growth and financial success. Core responsibilities include leading VOC/VOM efforts, developing and executing portfolio and pricing strategies grounded in customer insights, managing new product launches, and collaborating with marketing, sales, engineering, and customer service teams. The role involves monitoring portfolio performance, managing special pricing requests, and supporting market segmentation and targeting. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 5+ years in marketing or sales within industrial markets, preferably abrasives; strong leadership, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills; experience working in a matrix environment. Preferred qualifications include an MBA. High-value specifics: on-site in Maplewood, MN, with up to 25% travel in US and Canada; focus on industrial abrasives with a customer-centric, strategic approach. The position emphasizes leadership skills, entrepreneurial attitude, and ability to navigate complex organizational challenges, with a focus on delivering growth through customer insights, new product development, and effective portfolio management.