VP of Category Management

It is our people behind life’s passions who will make the big difference. If you are interested in becoming part of a company that delivers market leading products, driving your own career and working with brands committed to active lifestyles, then you’ve found your fit.Have what it takes? Join us.OVERVIEWBrunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) is home to the people behind life’s passions. Our company is made up of some of the world’s leading lifestyle brands in categories such as marine propulsion, boats, and parts and accessories. While we are family to 13,000 employees around the world, three divisions in 29 countries create a local environment, with our global headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Mettawa, IL. It is our people behind life’s passions who will make the big difference. If you are interested in becoming part of a company that delivers market leading products, driving your own career and working with brands committed to active lifestyles, then you’ve found your fit.Have what it takes? Join us.The Vice President of Category Management will serve as a key leader on the ASG North American leadership team as well as provide leadership to the Category Management team. The person in this role will lead the global product strategy for ASG intended to drive organic and inorganic growth for the business resulting in visible positive impact to the brand’s competitive position in the market. The VP of Category Management will develop the product planning process as well as determine the annual strategy and roadmap for new innovative products.RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development of a clear global product strategy for ASG that guides resources focus & prioritization to maximize financial impact

Develop, implement and oversee the global new product planning process and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement

Build a roadmap of new innovative products based on a strong understanding of customer insights and marketplace dynamics

Devise and deliver key inorganic growth strategies (M&A) in support of ASG long range plan objectives

Lead Brunswick’s digital product platform (Nautic-On) aimed at removing consumer friction and improving the boater experience

Analyze competitive research and trends to guide category strategies and programs relative to product and program innovation

Lead change initiatives driven by market demand, government regulations and/or cost reduction activity

Collaborate closely with ASG Engineering team in development of NPD roadmap and ensure alignment with global product strategy

Ensure new product launches occur on-time, on-budget, and with maximum marketplace impact

Build a strong product marketing discipline within ASG by attracting and developing top-tier product marketing talent in partnership with Global Talent & Development team

QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of product development experience in durable or consumer goods

Strong demonstrated track-record of guiding NPD from customer insight to product launch

Clear indication of strategic decision-making that drives results

Demonstrated thought leader on enterprise-level business, product, and M&A strategies

Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence and drive alignment among stakeholders across all levels and functions

BS/BA required in Business or related field

MBA strongly preferred

We are the people behind life’s passions.Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942 .Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledEEO is The Law - click here at http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf for more informationBrunswick at http://www.brunswick.com/privacy.php and Workday Privacy Policies#Brunswick CorporationBrunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) is home to the people behind life’s passions. Our company is made up of some of the world’s leading lifestyle brands in categories such as marine propulsion, boats, and parts and accessories. While we are family to 13,000 employees around the world, three divisions in 29 countries create a local environment, with our global headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Mettawa, IL.