About hand2mind: We bring learning to life! Trusted by teachers for more than 55+ years, hand2mind creates engaging, classroom-tested materials that empower children to learn by doing. We are a 150-person strong, family-owned company that's been voted one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces for the last four consecutive years. In addition to building high-quality, hands-on learning materials for the classroom like VersaTiles and Cuisenaire Rods, we also develop educational toys for the home that make learning math, reading, social-emotional learning, and STEM fun and interactive. As a company, we are committed to our employee's personal and professional development. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package, a supportive culture, and training and development opportunities by Harvard and UCLA professors. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you'll come join our award-winning team today! Team & Position Overview: We are looking for a creative, organized, and resourceful Product Manager to oversee the development of our educational product lines, particularly toys and electronic toys. You will thrive in a collaborative and rapidly evolving environment, managing a product portfolio from concept through to market launch. You will be responsible for steering cross-functional teams and working with overseas manufacturers, various internal departments and external licensors as needed to bring our innovative educational products to life. A sense of humor is a plus! Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the development of new product lines that align with our brand strategies and the educational needs of our target audience, both in the classroom and at home.</li><li>Manage relationships with external vendors and manufacturers. Lead efforts in sourcing, competitive research, and preparation of RFQs to meet quality and budget standards.</li><li>Drive the entire product lifecycle-from ideation to vendor sourcing and arrival in warehouse. Ensure compliance with licensing agreements and educational guidelines.</li><li>Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and E-commerce teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products. Ensure that both new and existing products are effectively marketed and distributed to customers and end-users.</li><li>Identify business development opportunities, secure rights, and manage intellectual property to benefit the company. Ensure licensing agreements are upheld across product lines.</li><li>Lead product revamps and updates on an as-needed basis to keep the product line competitive and aligned with evolving market demands and educational trends.</li></ul> What we're looking for (Key Performance Objectives): <ul><li>Within 60 Days: Use project management tools like Monday.com to actively track milestones and ensure smooth execution for all ongoing projects. </li><li>Within 9 Months: Lead brainstorming sessions for future product ideation generating 20-30 ideas for building out the product road map. </li><li>Within 12 Months: Successfully lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch 8-12 new products that meet educational and quality standards, staying within budget and timeline constraints.</li></ul> Requirements/Ideal Attributes: <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree preferred</li><li>3-5 years of experience in consumer product development, ideally in educational or electronic toys</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and budgets</li><li>Analytical skills for reviewing product performance and making data-driven decisions</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and licensors</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite preferred but not required</li></ul> We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer. Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time. #hand2mind #LI-hybrid

•Represents service on cross functional product development teams, assist in the development and successful implementation of new product introduction plans. •Creates and maintains parts and service materials and literature including service manuals, bulletins, and parts lists •Assists with service dispatch team •Reports on Parts Business sales and trends including customers and parts. Develops programs to support and profitably grow parts business. •Develops price strategies for parts, service, planned maintenance, and installations. •Monthly analysis of warranty data, seeks trends and product improvement opportunities, warranty cost improvement through claim data, repeat repairs. •Develops specific warranty reports required by specific customers •Manage and updates the Scotsman Service Website •Fulfill the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Description Job Title: Product Manager - Mold & Mildew Platform Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: Rust-Oleum US Product Management Reports To: Director, Product Management - Cleaners Direct Reports/Manages others: No Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week. Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Now, as we look to the future, our Cleaners platform is a top priority. We are adding to our team to support our growth ambitions for our core household cleaning brands: Mean Green, Krud Kutter, Concrobium and Moldex. This role provides the opportunity to drive assigned brands in the consumer cleaning segment with an emphasis on Mold & Mildew category. Job Purpose Are you a passionate brand builder? A consumer-centric marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit who is energized by creativity? This is the role for you. You will manage a strategic digital-first brand and use consumer insights, category/competitive data, and business analytics to craft and implement breakthrough marketing initiatives that create a competitive brand advantage and supports the company's strategic and financial objectives. This position will develop brand strategy, new product innovation roadmaps, approve marketing communications, creative, and content. This position is part of the Cleaners platform and reports to Director, Product Management. Responsibilities Subject Matter Expertise <ul> <li>Deep understanding of the consumer, category, product and emerging trends within Mold & Mildew category</li> <li>Experience with EPA registered products </li> <li>Familiarity with eCommerce and online merchandising a plus</li></ul> Brand Branding & Go-To-Market Strategy <ul> <li>Drive commercialization and brand activation efforts working with cross-functional departments, including Communications and Trade. </li> <li>Partner with Insights team on market research and Category Management, available category reports to monitor competitive activity</li> <li>Partner with Strategic Communications & Demand Generation to develop brand-building, digital-first marketing campaigns</li> <li>Work closely with Sales team to align customer strategies </li> <li>Work closely with platform Digital Hub on Social Strategy to build assigned brand</li></ul> Product Portfolio Management & New Product Development <ul> <li>Own current brand performance and actionable 1-3 year business plan</li> <li>Manage product line performance analysis, trends, insights and feedback to identify opportunities to promote and grow a winning brand portfolio </li> <li>Build business cases including market opportunity, investments, profitability and growth projections</li> <li>Manage new product launches through stage gate process </li> <li>Collaborate with the Pricing team to create and maintain the pricing strategy for the product, aiming at maximizing profitability while staying market competitive</li> <li>Lead insight-driven innovation to improve product range, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales, etc to ensure alignment with the brand strategy</li></ul> Qualifications <ul> <li>Education: 4-year BS degree in business or engineering, with an MBA degree an advantage</li> <li>Experience: 5+ years of experience in brand management with product management experience in innovation/new product development; 3+ years of which spent in Cleaners category</li> <li>A successful track record of driving profitable growth</li> <li>Analytic and strategic thinking, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions</li> <li>Strong financial acumen to analyze multiple aspects of product line performance, can successfully budget and forecast, and understand cost implications of decisions</li> <li>Ability to influence both formally and informally across functions</li> <li>Creative thinking and solution-oriented mindset</li> <li>Strong prioritization skills, and good judgment managing time against competing demands</li> <li>Empathy and good listening skills to understand audience and consumer needs</li> <li>Effective verbal communication and presentation skills: clear and concise writing, executive presence and can convey important or critical messages with the desired effect</li> <li>Proactive collaboration with others: able to build commitment, foster open dialogue, and supports diversity and input from all team members</li> <li>Integrity, commitment, moral courage, and values-driven behavior</li> <li>Ability to adapt to change and anticipate future needs</li> <li>Can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond</li></ul> From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Job Title: Product Manager - Mold & Mildew PlatformLocation: Vernon Hills, ILDepartment: Rust-Oleum US Product ManagementReports To: Director, Product Management - CleanersDirect Reports/Manages others: NoHybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Now, as we look to the future, our Cleaners platform is a top priority. We are adding to our team to support our growth ambitions for our core household cleaning brands: Mean Green, Krud Kutter, Concrobium and Moldex.This role provides the opportunity to drive assigned brands in the consumer cleaning segment with an emphasis on Mold & Mildew category.Job PurposeAre you a passionate brand builder? A consumer-centric marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit who is energized by creativity? This is the role for you. You will manage a strategic digital-first brand and use consumer insights, category/competitive data, and business analytics to craft and implement breakthrough marketing initiatives that create a competitive brand advantage and supports the company's strategic and financial objectives.This position will develop brand strategy, new product innovation roadmaps, approve marketing communications, creative, and content. This position is part of the Cleaners platform and reports to Director, Product Management.ResponsibilitiesSubject Matter Expertise* Deep understanding of the consumer, category, product and emerging trends within Mold & Mildew category* Experience with EPA registered products* Familiarity with eCommerce and online merchandising a plusBrand Branding & Go-To-Market Strategy* Drive commercialization and brand activation efforts working with cross-functional departments, including Communications and Trade.* Partner with Insights team on market research and Category Management, available category reports to monitor competitive activity* Partner with Strategic Communications & Demand Generation to develop brand-building, digital-first marketing campaigns* Work closely with Sales team to align customer strategies* Work closely with platform Digital Hub on Social Strategy to build assigned brandProduct Portfolio Management & New Product Development* Own current brand performance and actionable 1-3 year business plan* Manage product line performance analysis, trends, insights and feedback to identify opportunities to promote and grow a winning brand portfolio* Build business cases including market opportunity, investments, profitability and growth projections* Manage new product launches through stage gate process* Collaborate with the Pricing team to create and maintain the pricing strategy for the product, aiming at maximizing profitability while staying market competitive* Lead insight-driven innovation to improve product range, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales, etc to ensure alignment with the brand strategyQualifications* Education: 4-year BS degree in business or engineering, with an MBA degree an advantage* Experience: 5+ years of experience in brand management with product management experience in innovation/new product development; 3+ years of which spent in Cleaners category* A successful track record of driving profitable growth* Analytic and strategic thinking, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions* Strong financial acumen to analyze multiple aspects of product line performance, can successfully budget and forecast, and understand cost implications of decisions* Ability to influence both formally and informally across functions* Creative thinking and solution-oriented mindset* Strong prioritization skills, and good judgment managing time against competing demands* Empathy and good listening skills to understand audience and consumer needs* Effective verbal communication and presentation skills: clear and concise writing, executive presence and can convey important or critical messages with the desired effect* Proactive collaboration with others: able to build commitment, foster open dialogue, and supports diversity and input from all team members* Integrity, commitment, moral courage, and values-driven behavior* Ability to adapt to change and anticipate future needs* Can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyondFrom big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

About hand2mind:We bring learning to life! Trusted by teachers for more than 55+ years, hand2mind creates engaging, classroom-tested materials that empower children to learn by doing. We are a 150-person strong, family-owned company that's been voted one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces for the last four consecutive years. In addition to building high-quality, hands-on learning materials for the classroom like VersaTiles and Cuisenaire Rods, we also develop educational toys for the home that make learning math, reading, social-emotional learning, and STEM fun and interactive. As a company, we are committed to our employee's personal and professional development. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package, a supportive culture, and training and development opportunities by Harvard and UCLA professors. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you'll come join our award-winning team today!Team & Position Overview:We are looking for a creative, organized, and resourceful Product Manager to oversee the development of our educational product lines, particularly toys and electronic toys. You will thrive in a collaborative and rapidly evolving environment, managing a product portfolio from concept through to market launch. You will be responsible for steering cross-functional teams and working with overseas manufacturers, various internal departments and external licensors as needed to bring our innovative educational products to life. A sense of humor is a plus!Key Responsibilities:* Lead the development of new product lines that align with our brand strategies and the educational needs of our target audience, both in the classroom and at home.* Manage relationships with external vendors and manufacturers. Lead efforts in sourcing, competitive research, and preparation of RFQs to meet quality and budget standards.* Drive the entire product lifecycle-from ideation to vendor sourcing and arrival in warehouse. Ensure compliance with licensing agreements and educational guidelines.* Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and E-commerce teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products. Ensure that both new and existing products are effectively marketed and distributed to customers and end-users.* Identify business development opportunities, secure rights, and manage intellectual property to benefit the company. Ensure licensing agreements are upheld across product lines.* Lead product revamps and updates on an as-needed basis to keep the product line competitive and aligned with evolving market demands and educational trends.What we're looking for (Key Performance Objectives):* Within 60 Days: Use project management tools like Monday.com to actively track milestones and ensure smooth execution for all ongoing projects.* Within 9 Months: Lead brainstorming sessions for future product ideation generating 20-30 ideas for building out the product road map.* Within 12 Months: Successfully lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch 8-12 new products that meet educational and quality standards, staying within budget and timeline constraints.Requirements/Ideal Attributes:* Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree preferred* 3-5 years of experience in consumer product development, ideally in educational or electronic toys* Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and budgets* Analytical skills for reviewing product performance and making data-driven decisions* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and licensors* Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset* Proficient in Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite preferred but not requiredWe are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.#hand2mind#LI-hybrid

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