| Job Description | Description
Assurant Solutions offers group credit insurance, warranties and other risk management solutions in collaborative relationships with leading financial institutions, consumer retailers and other entities. With operations in 19 locations, Assurant Solutions serves clients and their customers in 11 countries throughout North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and Europe. Assurant Inc. is a Fortune 500 Company, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AIZ, has over $26 billion in assets and over $8 billion in revenue. Assurant Solutions' Canadian operation has been operating in Canada for more than 40 years. We are a growing, performance driven organization seeking a highly skilled professional to support the continued growth of our Canadian operation. We offer the challenge of devising innovative solutions and fostering successful partnerships with our clients. You will be responsible for presenting to the C-Suite of the largest financial institutions and retailers in the country. We are seeking a dynamic, business savvy individual, interested in developing effective and profitable client solutions for a progressive Fortune 500 company. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment focused on unleashing the potential of its people.
Assurant Solutions is now seeking a Product ManagerAs Product Manager you will facilitate the identification and development of new product concepts. Working with Canada's elite retail partners, you will spearhead and manage the development of new products and technology solutions from concept to completion. You will lead, design and recommend Extended Service Contract (ESC) solutions; this includes developing ""go to market"" strategy. The successful candidate is a talented and experienced product leader who has a passion for developing retail products and creating the perfect customer experience. You have demonstrated a strong execution-based track record in order to bring new ideas to market.Role
Description:
Conduct concept development and evaluation reviews with internal/external clients;
Develop and implement new ""go-to-market"" strategies, including product positioning (price and construct) with both distributors and customers;
Participate in the design and validation of innovative solutions as they relate to potential products, services, programs, processes, and channels;
Participate in the development of recommendations based on program performance
Manage and grow business intelligence capabilities including market research, customer research, and competitor analysis;
Work with Marketing to establish targeted customer acquisition models.
Prepare and give group presentations on channel strategy and proposed new product concepts and ideas to clients, prospects and senior management
Qualifications
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:1. Education:Bachelor's Degree in business, sales, or marketing or commensurate experience; MBA an asset
Project Management certification is an asset
2. Skills:Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills; highly developed analytical skills and creative thinking;
Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
Strong relationship development skills, superior negotiation skills, and PC literate.
""Out of the box"" thinker; someone who can identify and develop market leading opportunities
3. Experience:6-8 years in sales, marketing or product management; experience developing products/solutions for large retail clients
Focused, result oriented, individual capable of translating meaningful opportunities to drive business growth
4. Competencies:FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS - Identifies and meets the needs of customers by building productive customer relationships and providing value in ways that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
BUILD CREDIBILITY AND TRUST - Adheres to Assurant values and high ethical standards of behaviour by demonstrating respect, honesty, consistency and fairness when interacting with colleagues, customers, business partners and other stakeholders.
COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS - Works effectively with others both within and across Assurant businesses, establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.
DELIVER RESULTS - Tenaciously works to meet or exceed expectations by keeping self and/or others focused on achieving critical goals. |
| | Company | | Assurant | Job Code | | State or Province | | Ohio | | |
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