Associate Product Manager

ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) is the global force behind some of the world’s most iconic office and school supplies, including AT-A-GLANCE® and Day-Timer®, Five Star®, GBC®, Hilroy®, Kensington®, Mead®, Quartet®, Derwent®, Rexel®, Swingline® and so many others.

This position collaborates with the development of integrated marketing programs and executes program tactics including integrated marketing communication, promotional activity, selling assets and product development. Motivated individuals will have the opportunity to grow and advance within the marketing organization. The ideal candidate should have an interest in a career in product, brand, or sales. In this role, the Associate Product Manager will work with the Product Manager and Director who have full US P&L responsibility for their portfolio of business, as well as own critical projects in the category.

* Drives the three year “Go To Market” strategy, with accountability for specific categories * Coordinates the marketing efforts including product videos, photography, copy and other marketing materials * Financial analysis of product portfolio product mix management and new product development * Execute plans within committed resources in conjunction with management direction * Collaborate & partner with Product Marketing Management to frame strategy and deliver new product development in conjunction with the new product development process * Participate in/lead cross-functional teams on specific project assignments (i.e. new products, packaging, cost savings, inventory management, and integrated marketing programs). * Participate in product/category customer presentations along with sales team as needed * Mines industry and user data for new insights for the business, products and market(s) * Assesses competition, threats and recommends plan of action * Assist in the development of annual objectives, programs and projects, which will improve the annual results * Assist in annual product life cycle planning

* Undergraduate degree required, MBA preferred * 3-5 years of experience in consumer marketing * Can-Do Mindset; the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals across all organizational levels * Ability to effectively communicate, present, and persuade across a team and executive management * Ideal candidate must have the ability to work cross functionally within a matrix organization; influencing decisions and driving the business * Solid general business management perspective * Strong financial analysis skills * Must possess good business instincts, problem solving and decision making capability * Strong project management skills * MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills required * Ability to travel 25% is required