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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Director, SIOP is responsible for leading DAP's integrated demand, supply, inventory, and business planning processes to deliver exceptional customer service while optimizing inventory, working capital, and supply chain performance.
This role drives cross-functional alignment, enables data-driven decision-making, and ensures execution of a best-in-class SIOP process that supports profitable growth.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end SIOP process, balancing customer demand, supply capabilities, inventory strategy, and business objectives.
Drive service excellence, inventory optimization, and working capital improvement across the supply network.
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, Finance, and Executive Leadership to improve operational performance and achieve business goals.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, providing actionable insights and executive-level reporting.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance forecast accuracy, product availability, inventory productivity, and supply chain efficiency.
Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing planning organization while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance related to inventory and supply chain operations.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain planning, operations, inventory management, or SIOP.
Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
Strong analytical, financial, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience in consumer products or manufacturing environments.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking • Customer Focus • Financial Acumen • Change Leadership • Cross-Functional Influence • Data-Driven Decision Making • Talent Development • Results Orientation
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree.
SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP experience.
APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.
Experience supporting major retail and home center customers.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Provided Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
401(k) plans
Employer-funded pension plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range
$165k- $185k per year.
About DAP
DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products.
DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.3 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.
You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores.
DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.
At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers.
Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/
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Type: Permanent Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 2026-09-22 23:12:13
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Director, SIOP is responsible for leading DAP's integrated demand, supply, inventory, and business planning processes to deliver exceptional customer service while optimizing inventory, working capital, and supply chain performance.
This role drives cross-functional alignment, enables data-driven decision-making, and ensures execution of a best-in-class SIOP process that supports profitable growth.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end SIOP process, balancing customer demand, supply capabilities, inventory strategy, and business objectives.
Drive service excellence, inventory optimization, and working capital improvement across the supply network.
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, Finance, and Executive Leadership to improve operational performance and achieve business goals.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, providing actionable insights and executive-level reporting.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance forecast accuracy, product availability, inventory productivity, and supply chain efficiency.
Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing planning organization while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance related to inventory and supply chain operations.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain planning, operations, inventory management, or SIOP.
Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
Strong analytical, financial, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience in consumer products or manufacturing environments.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking • Customer Focus • Financial Acumen • Change Leadership • Cross-Functional Influence • Data-Driven Decision Making • Talent Development • Results Orientation
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree.
SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP experience.
APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.
Experience supporting major retail and home center customers.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Provided Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
401(k) plans
Employer-funded pension plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range
$165k- $185k per year.
About DAP
DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products.
DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.3 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.
You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores.
DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.
At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers.
Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/
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Type: Permanent Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 2026-09-22 23:12:13
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Company Accountant
Tonbridge
£50,000-£55,000 per annum
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
We are recruiting for an experienced Company Accountant to take full ownership of the finance function for an established engineering business based in Tonbridge.
This is a standalone, hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys having responsibility across the full finance function while also providing meaningful financial insight to the wider business.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the UK finance function, balancing hands-on accounting with management reporting, forecasting and commercial support.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Managing purchase and sales ledgers, bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
- Overseeing credit control, supplier payments and expenses
- Producing cash-flow reports and forecasts
- Managing VAT, payroll and other statutory requirements
- Preparing year-end accounts and liaising with external accountants
- Maintaining robust financial controls and accounting processes
- Providing financial information and analysis to support business decisions
- Working with the company's US operation on financial information and group reporting
- Using SAP Business One to manage and report financial information
- Supporting the ongoing improvement of financial processes and reporting
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an experienced accountant who is comfortable taking full ownership of a finance function and getting involved at every level, from transactional accounting through to management reporting and financial analysis.
- Previous experience in a similar senior role
- Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting
- Experience managing a broad range of finance responsibilities independently
- Good commercial awareness and the confidence to work closely with senior management
- Experience with VAT, payroll, cash flow and year-end accounts
- Strong Excel skills and experience using an ERP/finance system
- SAP Business One experience would be highly desirable
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Type: Permanent Location: Tonbridge, England
Start: 22/10/2026
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £55000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 2026-09-21 17:28:43
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Harper May is working with a privately-owned property and construction business that has built a solid reputation for delivering complex mixed-use developments across London and the South East.
The group operates across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes, with a growing pipeline and strengthening investor backing.
As the business scales its operational footprint and refines its financial infrastructure, it is seeking a Finance Director to drive financial discipline, strategic planning, and stakeholder reporting across all development activities.
The RoleReporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Director will lead the finance function with full P&L accountability.
This is a hands-on role that demands both strategic vision and detailed operational control-managing monthly close cycles, project-level performance tracking, and board-level reporting while building a capable finance team.
Establish and lead financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation across the development pipelineOwn project accounting systems and controls, ensuring accurate WIP, revenue recognition, and margin reportingManage working capital and cash flow across multiple concurrent development phases and funding structuresDesign and oversee financial governance frameworks, including audit readiness and statutory complianceLead stakeholder reporting to the Board, investors, and lenders with clear, timely financial insightDevelop the finance team, implementing systems and processes that scale with the businessSupport commercial negotiations on funding, contracts, and development economics
What we are looking for
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with demonstrable senior finance experience in property, construction, or project-based businessesFluency in project accounting, development cashflow, and the commercial drivers of construction marginExperience leading a finance function and working confidently at Board levelA track record of building financial processes and mentoring teams in growth environmentsCommercial mindset and proven ability to balance strategic planning with operational rigour ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: City of London, Greater London, England
Salary / Rate: £112.5k - 125k per year
Posted: 2026-09-18 17:58:30
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Harper May is working with a founder-led financial services business that has scaled significantly over the past five years and now operates across multiple markets.
The organisation is maturing its infrastructure and sharpening its financial discipline as it prepares for the next phase of growth.
They are now seeking a Finance Director to build robust financial systems, lead strategic planning, and provide the senior financial leadership the Board requires.
The RoleReporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Director will own the full finance function, from strategy and planning through to compliance and stakeholder reporting.
You will work across the business to embed strong financial controls, shape capital allocation decisions, and deliver the financial insight that drives confident decision-making.
This is a hands-on role that balances technical rigour with commercial awareness in a fast-moving environment.
Develop and execute the financial strategy in support of business growth and market expansionEstablish and maintain financial controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance protocolsOversee financial planning, forecasting, and working capital management across the groupLead statutory and management reporting; manage the audit process and external relationshipsBuild and lead a high-performing finance team, setting standards for technical capability and deliveryProvide clear financial advice to the CEO and Board, challenging assumptions and surfacing risk
What we are looking for
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualificationProven experience as Finance Director or equivalent senior role within financial servicesStrong command of financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and audit processesTrack record of building finance teams and embedding control frameworksAble to communicate financial strategy clearly to Board-level and non-finance stakeholdersCommercial mindset with genuine interest in business operations, not just the numbers ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: City of London, Greater London, England
Salary / Rate: £112.5k - 125k per year
Posted: 2026-09-16 17:58:37
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JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
Tremco CPG is an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues of over $1 billion.
We are a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
If you're looking for a place to build a career, with great benefits, advancement opportunities, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.
We are currently looking for an innovative Sr.
pricing analyst to increase our business' competitiveness and profitability.
In this role, you will be analyzing pricing data, preparing market share and revenue forecasts, and comparing the outcomes of different pricing strategies.
To ensure success as a Sr.
pricing analyst, you should possess sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and experience in a similar role.
An accomplished Sr.
pricing analyst is someone who can translate pricing data into actionable profit-enhancing strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RPM end of month reporting based on brand/region analyzing sales trends & PVM effects on margin.
End-of-month reporting based on select customer list defined by Pricing Manager/Pricing Director (including sales trends + PVM effects).
End-of month reporting on Price Effect including validation/analysis against automated tools to ensure no errors across all reports.
Weekly reporting for low-margin items/transactions across all Tremco brands/regions.
Ad-hoc updates to Pricing Master for new items/item updates including all respective updates to price lists and GM% files.
Build out all load files necessary for Ops team to execute.
Includes maintenance for PowerBI price lists + necessary Sharepoint reference files.
Assist Pricing Manager with data validation/testing regarding PowerBI models/dashboards and major IT projects (RPM One, Tremco Data Lake etc.)
Ad-hoc development of PowerBI models/dashboards.
Identify opportunities where PowerBI can be leveraged to automate manual Excel processes/reports.
Execute ad-hoc queries in SQL and build respective Excel reports.
Prepare and present internal customer facing analytics.
Identify opportunities to improve/streamline existing reporting methods/processes to ensure optimal turnaround times and improve data quality.
Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends.
Continued learning on current data science methodologies (Python, Databricks, etc.
Analyzing competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability.
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or in a related field.
A Master's degree in business administration will be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two to four years' experience as a pricing analyst in a similar industry.
Experience in Chemical, Building Materials and/or Industrial Product industry experience preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in business intelligence (BI) software, such as PowerBI.
Experience utilizing pricing in SAP advantageous.
Experience working within Salesforce platform advantageous.
In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
Extensive experience in analyzing pricing strategies and forecasting revenue and market share.
Experience in collaborating on pricing strategies with sales and marketing departments.
Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and develop dynamic pricing tools.
Advanced ability to present pricing analysis reports to relevant stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to travel up to 15%
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Primary Role (Summary)
Improving data structures, integration between systems, data reliability/consistency for usage in pricing analytics
Tracking Price realization, leakage and other related KPIs
Supporting design and tracking of price approval process
Supporting deal review and providing guidance and analytics on improving pricing/profitability
Setting and tracking pricing policies, business rules and RACIs
Skills: Behavioral & Technical:
Profitability and growth orientation; does not hesitate in challenging sales force when required; Willingness and mindset to get into details
Strong financial skills to utilize the decision support systems to interface with the sales and marketing organizations to drive specific action plans and programs
Comfortable executing analyses independently in MS Excel
Comfortable with independently accessing and running analyses on data directly from a database (e.g.
via SQL)
Experience with BI or dashboarding technologies (e.g.
Tableau, Power BI) to independently build and manipulate fit-for-purpose reporting
Key Accountabilities / Essential Functions of the Job:
Supporting and refining existing price realization dashboards while spearheading monthly investigations into price performance and providing insights to Pricing Leader and other business leaders
Identifying gaps in current data structures, closing these gaps in collaboration with other business functions
Performing historical price analysis and transactional analysis to continuously track pricing discipline as well as potential for list price changes based on customer willingness to pay
Support tracking of raw material inflation pass through and setting pricing targets working with Procurement, and Finance
Support price list design changes and price setting analytics based on market dynamics, competitive intelligence, historical transactional data in collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales
Support monitoring of pricing approvals and governance processes within the business
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $75,000 and $90,000.
This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education.
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Type: Permanent Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Posted: 2026-09-16 15:13:51
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Manager, eCommerce, U.S.
- Star Brands Group
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: eCommerce - Star Brands
Reports To: Director, eCommerce - Star Brands
Star Brands Group (Pink Stuff, Mean Green, Moldex, Krud Kutter, Rust-Oleum Whink)
Role Overview
Star Brands Group is building a category-defining, digital-first portfolio of home care brands led by The Pink Stuff, one of the most recognized cleaning brands globally with a highly engaged and rapidly growing social audience.
The group includes The Pink Stuff, one of the world's most recognizable cleaning brands, celebrated for its standout identity, strong social momentum, and rapidly expanding global presence.
With millions of organic social views and a highly engaged consumer following, the brand is redefining how consumers discover, experience, and connect with cleaning products across retail and ecommerce channels.
The eCommerce Manager will play a critical role in accelerating digital growth for Star Brands Group in the U.S.
This individual will own the strategy, execution, and performance across key eCommerce platforms, with a strong focus on Amazon and digital retail.
The role will ensure our brands are competitive, visible, and conversion-ready across online environments while building scalable capabilities to support long-term growth.
This position serves as the U.S.
eCommerce subject matter expert, working cross-functionally with Sales, Brand, Demand Generation, and Operations to drive performance and elevate our digital presence and includes direct reports.
The role reports to the Global Head of eCommerce - Star Brands Group.
Key Responsibilities
eCommerce Strategy & Performance Ownership
Own and evolve the U.S.
eCommerce strategy across Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and emerging digital commerce channels aligned to commercial growth, market share, and profitability objectives.
Translate brand and commercial priorities into clear, actionable eCommerce plans across the full funnel (media, content, assortment, pricing, and promotion)
Define quarterly performance plans, KPIs, and investment priorities, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes (e.g., conversion, share, ROAS, traffic)
Lead performance tracking and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scale across the eCommerce ecosystem
Drive structured test-and-learn initiatives to continuously optimize performance
Evaluate and recommend new marketplace opportunities, platform capabilities, and digital growth initiatives that support the expansion of the Star Brands portfolio.
Digital Commerce & Marketplace Leadership
Lead strategic development and growth across Amazon, Walmart.com, Homedepot.com, TikTok Shop, and future digital commerce channels.
Develop and execute channel-specific growth plans that support overall business objectives
Partner with Sales on assortment, pricing, and promotional strategy to maximize online performance
Support innovation launches and new product introductions through channel-specific go-to-market plans.
Manage strategic relationships with key retailer contacts, marketplace partners, agencies, and platform representatives.
Digital Shelf & Content Excellence
Own digital shelf strategy to ensure products are discoverable, compelling, and conversion-ready
Establish and maintain best-in-class standards for content, imagery, video, A+ Content, brand stores, and ratings and reviews.
Partner with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality, optimized content that drives engagement and conversion
Conduct regular audits of product pages, catalog health, and digital shelf execution.
Ensure platform compliance and content accuracy across all channels.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
Serve as the primary day-to-day eCommerce lead for the Star Brands portfolio, coordinating cross-functional initiatives and driving execution across digital commerce channels.
Partner with Media to shape retail media strategies and ensure effective integration across the funnel
Collaborate with Brand and Sales to connect eCommerce initiatives with broader omnichannel efforts
Work closely with Finance and Operations to ensure investment discipline, accurate forecasting, and alignment with supply
Develop executive-level presentations and participate in business reviews, annual planning meetings, and strategic planning sessions.
Agency & Partner Management
Manage external agency and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality execution and continuous optimization
Drive accountability through clear performance expectations, reporting, and ongoing performance reviews
Ensure agency strategies align with business objectives and growth priorities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience in eCommerce, digital marketing, or shopper marketing, preferably within CPG or retail
Proven experience managing Amazon and major eRetail platforms, including retail media, digital shelf, and performance analytics
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution and deliver measurable business results
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization.
What You Bring
A strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of how eCommerce drives business outcomes
Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels, with high attention to detail
Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect data to insights and actions
Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Passion for building best-in-class digital experiences and scaling eCommerce capabilities
Experience managing partners and/or leading initiatives across multiple stakeholders
Salary Target Range: $95,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible
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.
Rust-Oleum/Star Brands is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-16 15:13:19
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Director, Marketing - The Pink Stuff
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Star Brands Marketing
Reports To: Senior Marketing Director - The Pink Stuff
The Pink Stuff is one of the world's most recognized cleaning brands, celebrated for its viral social presence and fast-growing global footprint.
With millions of organic social views and a highly engaged global following, we continue to redefine how consumers discover and fall in love with cleaning products.
We are seeking a proven brand builder and strategic marketer with deep experience growing brands, leading digital-first marketing, and translating consumer and social insights into commercial growth.
The ideal candidate brings a strong branding foundation, demonstrable success in social and digital marketing, and a track record of developing and launching winning product innovation.
This role reports to the Sr.
Director of Marketing, The Pink Stuff
Role Summary
The Director, Marketing - The Pink Stuff leads brand strategy, digital marketing, innovation, and portfolio management for The Pink Stuff.
This role requires a strong brand strategist with hands-on experience building brands, shaping compelling positioning, developing breakthrough innovation, and leading marketing programs across social, digital, retail, and ecommerce channels.
The successful candidate combines creativity with commercial rigor and uses insights, analytics, and performance data to scale brand equity and drive profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Consumer, Category & Market Expertise
Lead the development of a robust consumer learning agenda grounded in category dynamics, macro trends, and competitive intelligence, translating insights into clear strategic actions.
Partner with Consumer Insights, Digital/Ecomm team and Category Management to identify whitespace opportunities and growth levers.
2.
Brand Strategy & Marketing Activation
Lead the development of annual brand strategies and integrated marketing plans that strengthen brand equity, increase household penetration, and accelerate growth across channels.
Own a digital-first go-to-market approach, partnering closely with Ecommerce, Global, and Demand Generation teams to translate brand strategy into best-in-class execution across paid, owned, and earned channels.
Lead the development of social and digital campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, conversion, and advocacy, with strong oversight of content strategy, influencer partnerships, performance media, and ecommerce activation.
Collaborate with Sales to align brand strategy with customer plans, retailer media, and omni-channel activation.
Prepare and present best in class sales decks leveraging insightful brand story telling.
3.
Product Portfolio and Innovation Leadership
Lead end-to-end brand portfolio and innovation management, including whitespace identification, concept development, claims strategy, SKU optimization, pricing, forecasting, and stage-gate execution.
Build robust business cases: market sizing, margin analysis, forecast modeling, and 1-3 year growth plans.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to bring innovation concepts to market, ensuring strong consumer relevance, commercial viability, and flawless execution.
Conduct regular product line evaluations to strengthen margin, and velocity.
4.
Commercial & P&L Management
Oversee brand P&L to drive profitable, sustainable growth.
Manage brand budget and ensure strong ROI across marketing investments.
Partner with cross functional team to forecast sales, margin, and promotional needs.
5.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as the hub for project teams, driving alignment, timelines, and decision-making.
Influence Sales, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership.
Present strategies, updates, and recommendations with clear storytelling and executive presence to internal and external audiences.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive brand management experience, preferably within CPG or a fast-paced growth brand, with a strong track record of building and scaling brands.
Demonstrated expertise in social and digital marketing, including brand content strategy, influencer marketing, performance media, ecommerce activation, and using digital analytics to optimize investment and impact.
Proven ability to translate data, consumer insights, and market trends into brand strategy, innovation pipelines, and actionable growth plans.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, and P&L components.
Exceptional communication, cross-functional leadership, and storytelling skills.
Bias for action, creative problem solving, and a "hands-on" entrepreneurial mindset.
Demonstrable experience developing and commercializing product innovation, from consumer need identification and concept development through launch execution and post-launch optimization.
Empathy and good listening skills to understand audience and consumer needs.
Ability to adapt to change and anticipate future needs.
Can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond.
Demonstrated potential to grow into a director-level role within the next 12 months, with the leadership capability and ambition to help build a strong team.Salary Target Range: $140,000 - $165,000, bonus eligible
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.
Rust-Oleum/Star Brands is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-16 15:12:38
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Product Management
Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
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 and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Summary:
As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business.
This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users.
You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams.
This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends.
Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans
Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes
Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective
Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s)
Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan
Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category.
Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance.
Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns.
Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends
Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.
Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products.
Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs.
Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends.
Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations.
Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch.
Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process.
Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies.
Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus
6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred).
Strong new product development experience required.
Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols.
Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback.
Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions.
Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc.
Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management.
Leadership Traits
Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level.
Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates.
Learn new methods and technologies easily.
Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems.
Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change.
Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything.
Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends.
Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective.
Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes.
Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done.
Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace.
Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough.
Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market.
Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results.
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer.
Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions.
Effective project management skills
Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Is clear, concise and persuasive.
Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles
Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible
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 and offer a company match.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-16 15:11:59
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Manager, eCommerce, U.S.
- Star Brands Group
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: eCommerce - Star Brands
Reports To: Director, eCommerce - Star Brands
Star Brands Group (Pink Stuff, Mean Green, Moldex, Krud Kutter, Rust-Oleum Whink)
Role Overview
Star Brands Group is building a category-defining, digital-first portfolio of home care brands led by The Pink Stuff, one of the most recognized cleaning brands globally with a highly engaged and rapidly growing social audience.
The group includes The Pink Stuff, one of the world's most recognizable cleaning brands, celebrated for its standout identity, strong social momentum, and rapidly expanding global presence.
With millions of organic social views and a highly engaged consumer following, the brand is redefining how consumers discover, experience, and connect with cleaning products across retail and ecommerce channels.
The eCommerce Manager will play a critical role in accelerating digital growth for Star Brands Group in the U.S.
This individual will own the strategy, execution, and performance across key eCommerce platforms, with a strong focus on Amazon and digital retail.
The role will ensure our brands are competitive, visible, and conversion-ready across online environments while building scalable capabilities to support long-term growth.
This position serves as the U.S.
eCommerce subject matter expert, working cross-functionally with Sales, Brand, Demand Generation, and Operations to drive performance and elevate our digital presence and includes direct reports.
The role reports to the Global Head of eCommerce - Star Brands Group.
Key Responsibilities
eCommerce Strategy & Performance Ownership
Own and evolve the U.S.
eCommerce strategy across Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and emerging digital commerce channels aligned to commercial growth, market share, and profitability objectives.
Translate brand and commercial priorities into clear, actionable eCommerce plans across the full funnel (media, content, assortment, pricing, and promotion)
Define quarterly performance plans, KPIs, and investment priorities, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes (e.g., conversion, share, ROAS, traffic)
Lead performance tracking and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scale across the eCommerce ecosystem
Drive structured test-and-learn initiatives to continuously optimize performance
Evaluate and recommend new marketplace opportunities, platform capabilities, and digital growth initiatives that support the expansion of the Star Brands portfolio.
Digital Commerce & Marketplace Leadership
Lead strategic development and growth across Amazon, Walmart.com, Homedepot.com, TikTok Shop, and future digital commerce channels.
Develop and execute channel-specific growth plans that support overall business objectives
Partner with Sales on assortment, pricing, and promotional strategy to maximize online performance
Support innovation launches and new product introductions through channel-specific go-to-market plans.
Manage strategic relationships with key retailer contacts, marketplace partners, agencies, and platform representatives.
Digital Shelf & Content Excellence
Own digital shelf strategy to ensure products are discoverable, compelling, and conversion-ready
Establish and maintain best-in-class standards for content, imagery, video, A+ Content, brand stores, and ratings and reviews.
Partner with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality, optimized content that drives engagement and conversion
Conduct regular audits of product pages, catalog health, and digital shelf execution.
Ensure platform compliance and content accuracy across all channels.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
Serve as the primary day-to-day eCommerce lead for the Star Brands portfolio, coordinating cross-functional initiatives and driving execution across digital commerce channels.
Partner with Media to shape retail media strategies and ensure effective integration across the funnel
Collaborate with Brand and Sales to connect eCommerce initiatives with broader omnichannel efforts
Work closely with Finance and Operations to ensure investment discipline, accurate forecasting, and alignment with supply
Develop executive-level presentations and participate in business reviews, annual planning meetings, and strategic planning sessions.
Agency & Partner Management
Manage external agency and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality execution and continuous optimization
Drive accountability through clear performance expectations, reporting, and ongoing performance reviews
Ensure agency strategies align with business objectives and growth priorities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience in eCommerce, digital marketing, or shopper marketing, preferably within CPG or retail
Proven experience managing Amazon and major eRetail platforms, including retail media, digital shelf, and performance analytics
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution and deliver measurable business results
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization.
What You Bring
A strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of how eCommerce drives business outcomes
Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels, with high attention to detail
Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect data to insights and actions
Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Passion for building best-in-class digital experiences and scaling eCommerce capabilities
Experience managing partners and/or leading initiatives across multiple stakeholders
Salary Target Range: $95,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible
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.
Rust-Oleum/Star Brands is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-16 15:11:55
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Pricing Analyst
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Marketing
Reports To: Director, Pricing Analytics & Administration
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
This position is part of the Pricing team and reports to the Director of Pricing Analytics & Administration.
The role is based in Vernon Hills, IL.
Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.
RESPONSIBILITY
Extract and compile customer & product sales data from SAP, Power BI, Data Lake, or all applicable sources to support the overall pricing team.
Build and create profitability analytics models utilizing advanced Excel, Power Pivot and Power Query.
Create impact analytics of different pricing scenarios on revenue and profitability.
Key contributor to pricing changes data compilation, impact analytics, and pricing change performance evaluation at products and accounts level.
Conduct ad-hoc analyses in support of pricing strategy, trade marketing, and product management.
Work with Director of Pricing Analytics to develop & publish periodic price reporting.
Conduct tracking of pricing forecast, price realization, and price opportunity identification.
Work with Director of Pricing Analytics to conduct full lifecycle analysis to understand product value proposition, current or proposed price points, data gathering & cleansing, and deep dive advanced statistical analysis/modeling.
Support the Pricing Strategy team to understand and design complex commercial pricing models leveraging data and analytics to develop and execute pricing strategies across various categories, suppliers, and customer segments.
Support Sales teams operationally through deal support, data gathering through custom dashboard/reports development and analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Informatics, or a related field required.
Master's degree or advanced certifications (e.g., analytics, finance, or data science) preferred.
Experience:4+ years of progressive experience in pricing, business analytics, financial analysis, or related roles, with demonstrated success in driving data-driven decisions and supporting cross-functional initiatives
Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and full Microsoft Office suite (required)
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms (preferred)
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, SAP or Salesforce (preferred)
Analytical & Business Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Experience supporting pricing strategy, margin analysis, and financial modeling
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Advanced Excel Proficiency requirements:
Complex Formula Development & Troubleshooting: Expertise in building and debugging advanced formulas, including nested functions, and dynamic array solutions
Data Analysis & Summarization: Advanced use of PivotTables and PivotCharts to analyze large datasets and identify trends
Data Modeling & Transformation: Proficiency with Power Query and Power Pivot for data cleansing, transformation, and model creation
Automation & Efficiency: Experience with Macros and VBA solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency
Visualization & Reporting: Ability to create dynamic dashboards and interactive reports to effectively communicate insights and drive business decisions
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 annually, bonus eligible
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 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-16 15:11:49
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Pricing Analyst
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust-Oleum US Marketing
Reports To: Director, Pricing Analytics & Administration
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
This position is part of the Pricing team and reports to the Director of Pricing Analytics & Administration.
The role is based in Vernon Hills, IL.
Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.
RESPONSIBILITY
Extract and compile customer & product sales data from SAP, Power BI, Data Lake, or all applicable sources to support the overall pricing team.
Build and create profitability analytics models utilizing advanced Excel, Power Pivot and Power Query.
Create impact analytics of different pricing scenarios on revenue and profitability.
Key contributor to pricing changes data compilation, impact analytics, and pricing change performance evaluation at products and accounts level.
Conduct ad-hoc analyses in support of pricing strategy, trade marketing, and product management.
Work with Director of Pricing Analytics to develop & publish periodic price reporting.
Conduct tracking of pricing forecast, price realization, and price opportunity identification.
Work with Director of Pricing Analytics to conduct full lifecycle analysis to understand product value proposition, current or proposed price points, data gathering & cleansing, and deep dive advanced statistical analysis/modeling.
Support the Pricing Strategy team to understand and design complex commercial pricing models leveraging data and analytics to develop and execute pricing strategies across various categories, suppliers, and customer segments.
Support Sales teams operationally through deal support, data gathering through custom dashboard/reports development and analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Informatics, or a related field required.
Master's degree or advanced certifications (e.g., analytics, finance, or data science) preferred.
Experience:4+ years of progressive experience in pricing, business analytics, financial analysis, or related roles, with demonstrated success in driving data-driven decisions and supporting cross-functional initiatives
Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and full Microsoft Office suite (required)
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms (preferred)
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, SAP or Salesforce (preferred)
Analytical & Business Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Experience supporting pricing strategy, margin analysis, and financial modeling
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Advanced Excel Proficiency requirements:
Complex Formula Development & Troubleshooting: Expertise in building and debugging advanced formulas, including nested functions, and dynamic array solutions
Data Analysis & Summarization: Advanced use of PivotTables and PivotCharts to analyze large datasets and identify trends
Data Modeling & Transformation: Proficiency with Power Query and Power Pivot for data cleansing, transformation, and model creation
Automation & Efficiency: Experience with Macros and VBA solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency
Visualization & Reporting: Ability to create dynamic dashboards and interactive reports to effectively communicate insights and drive business decisions
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 annually, bonus eligible
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 9.5 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-16 07:11:04
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Brand Manager Marketing - The Pink Stuff
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Star Brands Marketing
Reports To: Senior Marketing Director - The Pink Stuff
Brand Manager, Marketing - The Pink Stuff
The Pink Stuff is one of the world's most recognizable cleaning brands, celebrated for its standout identity, strong social momentum, and rapidly expanding global presence.
With millions of organic social views and a highly engaged consumer following, the brand is redefining how consumers discover, experience, and connect with cleaning products across retail and ecommerce channels.
Role Summary
The Brand Manager, Marketing will help shape and execute brand strategy, integrated marketing initiatives, and innovation plans for The Pink Stuff.
This role requires a strong balance of creativity, commercial thinking, and analytical rigor, using consumer insights, market data, and business performance to drive brand growth across retail and ecommerce channels.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with the ability to translate insights into impactful execution.
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Consumer, Category & Market Expertise
Develop a strong understanding of consumer behavior, category dynamics, cultural trends, and competitive activity
Leverage social listening, trend tracking, and market insights to inform brand, communication, and innovation decisions
Partner with Insights, Category Management, and Sales to identify whitespace opportunities and unlock growth
2.
Brand Strategy & Marketing Execution
Support the development and execution of annual brand plans, campaigns, and key growth initiatives
Lead and coordinate digital-first marketing initiatives in partnership with the Digital Hub, Strategic Communications, Demand Generation, and agency partners
Help develop content, messaging, and campaigns that are optimized for social engagement, brand building, and ecommerce conversion
Collaborate closely with Sales and Commercial teams to align brand plans with customer priorities and channel opportunities
3.
Product Portfolio and Innovation Support
Manage the day-to-day performance of assigned products and identify opportunities to strengthen the portfolio
Support innovation and renovation projects through the stage gate process from concept through launch
Assist in developing business cases, including sizing, pricing, forecasting, and commercialization assumptions
Analyze performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and actions to accelerate growth
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to deliver projects successfully and on time
4.
Financial and Business Management
Support brand financial management, including forecasting, budget tracking, and performance analysis
Monitor and interpret key KPIs such as velocity, pricing, margin, household penetration, and ecommerce performance
Partner with Finance and Pricing teams to help inform strategic decisions and identify profit-driving opportunities
5.
Cross-Functional collaboration
Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure strong alignment on priorities, deliverables, and timelines
Support project management and execution across brand-building, innovation, and commercialization initiatives
Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders, elevating issues and recommendations as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field
3 to 6 years of experience in brand management, marketing, innovation, or a related commercial role
Experience in CPG, household products, or a fast-paced consumer brand environment preferred
Strong familiarity with digital marketing, social media, and ecommerce fundamentals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort working with data and translating it into action
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Demonstrated curiosity and consumer empathy, with the ability to understand audience needs and emerging behaviors
Ability to adapt quickly, navigate ambiguity, and anticipate future business needs
A hands-on, can-do mindset with a strong sense of ownership and a desire to make an impactSalary Target Range: $95,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible
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.
Rust-Oleum/Star Brands is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-16 07:10:44
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Harper May is working with a London-based technology company that has built a strong platform serving enterprise customers across multiple sectors.
The business is founder-led, well-funded by institutional investors, and has achieved meaningful scale over the past three years.
The leadership team is now strengthening the finance function to support operational maturity, investor governance, and the next phase of international expansion.
The RoleYou will report to the CEO and partner with the executive team to shape financial strategy and operational rigour.
This is a blend of strategic direction-setting and hands-on execution: building financial infrastructure, managing relationships with investors and auditors, and translating company performance into clear insight for decision-makers.
Own the financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and scenario modellingBuild and lead the finance team, creating scalable processes and capability to support growthManage working capital, banking relationships, and funding requirements across the businessDrive financial governance, controls, and reporting frameworks that satisfy investor and audit requirementsWork closely with commercial leadership to understand unit economics, pricing, and customer profitabilityPrepare financial and narrative reporting for the Board and external stakeholdersLead statutory accounting, tax strategy, and compliance with relevant standards
What we are looking for
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with senior finance experience in a scaled technology or software businessProven track record in investor-backed or venture-backed environments, with comfort navigating Board-level conversationsStrong commercial instinct and experience translating financial data into business strategyHands-on technical ability across consolidation, GAAP reporting, and financial analysisLeadership capability: comfortable recruiting, developing, and motivating a growing finance teamClear communicator who can distil complexity for both finance and non-finance audiences ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: City of London, Greater London, England
Salary / Rate: £112.5k - 125k per year
Posted: 2026-09-14 17:58:30
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We're looking for an experienced, commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a global market-leading organisation based in Banbury.
Working closely with the Finance Director and senior Sales and Marketing leaders across the Retail and Online business, you'll use financial insight to support commercial decision-making, drive profitability and influence business performance.
This is a genuine Business Partner role for someone who is already comfortable operating as a trusted commercial adviser.
You'll need the confidence and credibility to challenge senior stakeholders constructively, interpret complex data and trends, and turn financial information into clear recommendations that help shape business decisions.
The Role
This is a varied, commercially focused role where you'll:
Partner closely with Retail, Online and Marketing Directors, building trusted relationships and providing meaningful commercial challenge
Analyse monthly financial performance across sales, margin, operating results and profitability, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
Review channel, sales and Key Account performance, using data to identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability
Analyse sales, open orders, pricing and margin performance and recommend practical improvements
Lead budgeting and forecasting activity across Retail, Online and Marketing, challenging assumptions and providing insightful commentary
Influence business decisions by interpreting financial information and providing actionable recommendations rather than simply reporting the numbers
Support business cases and investment decisions, including reviewing performance against expected returns
Identify financial risks and opportunities and help drive appropriate actions
Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across the business
Help continue the evolution of Finance from transactional reporting towards genuine commercial partnership and decision support
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an established Finance Business Partner with at least five years' Business Partnering experience, who is already accustomed to working directly with senior commercial stakeholders.
You'll ideally have:
At least five years' experience operating in a genuine Finance Business Partner capacity
Strong commercial finance experience, ideally partnering Sales, Retail, Online or other commercially focused teams
Proven experience working with senior stakeholders, with the confidence to comfortably challenge and influence at Director level
Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify trends, understand what's driving performance and turn data into meaningful commercial recommendations
Experience analysing sales, margin, pricing, profitability and other commercial performance measures
Strong budgeting and forecasting experience, including challenging assumptions and influencing business plans
A naturally curious, commercially minded approach and the confidence to ask questions rather than simply accept the numbers
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to become a credible and trusted adviser
Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
Experience with SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Power BI or similar reporting and analytical tools would be advantageous
A relevant finance qualification such as CIMA or ACCA would be advantageous.
What's in it for You?
Competitive Salary + up to 10% Bonus + Profit Share
Hybrid Working
Annual performance-related bonus
Profit share scheme
Hybrid working
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday, with the option to purchase additional holiday
Enhanced pension
Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Life assurance
Employee discounts
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Type: Permanent Location: Banbury, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: annual bonus 10% and hybrid working
Posted: 2026-09-10 17:11:27
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JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
Tremco CPG is an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues of over $1 billion.
We are a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
If you're looking for a place to build a career, with great benefits, advancement opportunities, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.
We are currently looking for an innovative Sr.
pricing analyst to increase our business' competitiveness and profitability.
In this role, you will be analyzing pricing data, preparing market share and revenue forecasts, and comparing the outcomes of different pricing strategies.
To ensure success as a Sr.
pricing analyst, you should possess sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and experience in a similar role.
An accomplished Sr.
pricing analyst is someone who can translate pricing data into actionable profit-enhancing strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RPM end of month reporting based on brand/region analyzing sales trends & PVM effects on margin.
End-of-month reporting based on select customer list defined by Pricing Manager/Pricing Director (including sales trends + PVM effects).
End-of month reporting on Price Effect including validation/analysis against automated tools to ensure no errors across all reports.
Weekly reporting for low-margin items/transactions across all Tremco brands/regions.
Ad-hoc updates to Pricing Master for new items/item updates including all respective updates to price lists and GM% files.
Build out all load files necessary for Ops team to execute.
Includes maintenance for PowerBI price lists + necessary Sharepoint reference files.
Assist Pricing Manager with data validation/testing regarding PowerBI models/dashboards and major IT projects (RPM One, Tremco Data Lake etc.)
Ad-hoc development of PowerBI models/dashboards.
Identify opportunities where PowerBI can be leveraged to automate manual Excel processes/reports.
Execute ad-hoc queries in SQL and build respective Excel reports.
Prepare and present internal customer facing analytics.
Identify opportunities to improve/streamline existing reporting methods/processes to ensure optimal turnaround times and improve data quality.
Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends.
Continued learning on current data science methodologies (Python, Databricks, etc.
Analyzing competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability.
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or in a related field.
A Master's degree in business administration will be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two to four years' experience as a pricing analyst in a similar industry.
Experience in Chemical, Building Materials and/or Industrial Product industry experience preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in business intelligence (BI) software, such as PowerBI.
Experience utilizing pricing in SAP advantageous.
Experience working within Salesforce platform advantageous.
In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
Extensive experience in analyzing pricing strategies and forecasting revenue and market share.
Experience in collaborating on pricing strategies with sales and marketing departments.
Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and develop dynamic pricing tools.
Advanced ability to present pricing analysis reports to relevant stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to travel up to 15%
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Primary Role (Summary)
Improving data structures, integration between systems, data reliability/consistency for usage in pricing analytics
Tracking Price realization, leakage and other related KPIs
Supporting design and tracking of price approval process
Supporting deal review and providing guidance and analytics on improving pricing/profitability
Setting and tracking pricing policies, business rules and RACIs
Skills: Behavioral & Technical:
Profitability and growth orientation; does not hesitate in challenging sales force when required; Willingness and mindset to get into details
Strong financial skills to utilize the decision support systems to interface with the sales and marketing organizations to drive specific action plans and programs
Comfortable executing analyses independently in MS Excel
Comfortable with independently accessing and running analyses on data directly from a database (e.g.
via SQL)
Experience with BI or dashboarding technologies (e.g.
Tableau, Power BI) to independently build and manipulate fit-for-purpose reporting
Key Accountabilities / Essential Functions of the Job:
Supporting and refining existing price realization dashboards while spearheading monthly investigations into price performance and providing insights to Pricing Leader and other business leaders
Identifying gaps in current data structures, closing these gaps in collaboration with other business functions
Performing historical price analysis and transactional analysis to continuously track pricing discipline as well as potential for list price changes based on customer willingness to pay
Support tracking of raw material inflation pass through and setting pricing targets working with Procurement, and Finance
Support price list design changes and price setting analytics based on market dynamics, competitive intelligence, historical transactional data in collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales
Support monitoring of pricing approvals and governance processes within the business
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $75,000 and $90,000.
This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Posted: 2026-09-09 15:11:54
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JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
Tremco CPG is an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues of over $1 billion.
We are a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
If you're looking for a place to build a career, with great benefits, advancement opportunities, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.
We are currently looking for an innovative Sr.
pricing analyst to increase our business' competitiveness and profitability.
In this role, you will be analyzing pricing data, preparing market share and revenue forecasts, and comparing the outcomes of different pricing strategies.
To ensure success as a Sr.
pricing analyst, you should possess sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods and experience in a similar role.
An accomplished Sr.
pricing analyst is someone who can translate pricing data into actionable profit-enhancing strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
RPM end of month reporting based on brand/region analyzing sales trends & PVM effects on margin.
End-of-month reporting based on select customer list defined by Pricing Manager/Pricing Director (including sales trends + PVM effects).
End-of month reporting on Price Effect including validation/analysis against automated tools to ensure no errors across all reports.
Weekly reporting for low-margin items/transactions across all Tremco brands/regions.
Ad-hoc updates to Pricing Master for new items/item updates including all respective updates to price lists and GM% files.
Build out all load files necessary for Ops team to execute.
Includes maintenance for PowerBI price lists + necessary Sharepoint reference files.
Assist Pricing Manager with data validation/testing regarding PowerBI models/dashboards and major IT projects (RPM One, Tremco Data Lake etc.)
Ad-hoc development of PowerBI models/dashboards.
Identify opportunities where PowerBI can be leveraged to automate manual Excel processes/reports.
Execute ad-hoc queries in SQL and build respective Excel reports.
Prepare and present internal customer facing analytics.
Identify opportunities to improve/streamline existing reporting methods/processes to ensure optimal turnaround times and improve data quality.
Keeping informed on pricing analysis methods and industry trends.
Continued learning on current data science methodologies (Python, Databricks, etc.
Analyzing competitor pricing and market trends to increase market share and profitability.
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or in a related field.
A Master's degree in business administration will be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two to four years' experience as a pricing analyst in a similar industry.
Experience in Chemical, Building Materials and/or Industrial Product industry experience preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in business intelligence (BI) software, such as PowerBI.
Experience utilizing pricing in SAP advantageous.
Experience working within Salesforce platform advantageous.
In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
Extensive experience in analyzing pricing strategies and forecasting revenue and market share.
Experience in collaborating on pricing strategies with sales and marketing departments.
Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and develop dynamic pricing tools.
Advanced ability to present pricing analysis reports to relevant stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to travel up to 15%
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Primary Role (Summary)
Improving data structures, integration between systems, data reliability/consistency for usage in pricing analytics
Tracking Price realization, leakage and other related KPIs
Supporting design and tracking of price approval process
Supporting deal review and providing guidance and analytics on improving pricing/profitability
Setting and tracking pricing policies, business rules and RACIs
Skills: Behavioral & Technical:
Profitability and growth orientation; does not hesitate in challenging sales force when required; Willingness and mindset to get into details
Strong financial skills to utilize the decision support systems to interface with the sales and marketing organizations to drive specific action plans and programs
Comfortable executing analyses independently in MS Excel
Comfortable with independently accessing and running analyses on data directly from a database (e.g.
via SQL)
Experience with BI or dashboarding technologies (e.g.
Tableau, Power BI) to independently build and manipulate fit-for-purpose reporting
Key Accountabilities / Essential Functions of the Job:
Supporting and refining existing price realization dashboards while spearheading monthly investigations into price performance and providing insights to Pricing Leader and other business leaders
Identifying gaps in current data structures, closing these gaps in collaboration with other business functions
Performing historical price analysis and transactional analysis to continuously track pricing discipline as well as potential for list price changes based on customer willingness to pay
Support tracking of raw material inflation pass through and setting pricing targets working with Procurement, and Finance
Support price list design changes and price setting analytics based on market dynamics, competitive intelligence, historical transactional data in collaboration with Product Marketing and Sales
Support monitoring of pricing approvals and governance processes within the business
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $75,000 and $90,000.
This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Posted: 2026-09-09 15:11:25
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Director, User & Market Insights
Reports To: Vice President, Strategy & Execution (Insights & Category Management)
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Travel: Up to 15-20%
Position Summary
Rust-Oleum is seeking a strategic, business-focused leader to serve as Director, User & Market Insights.
This role will lead the development and execution of insight strategies that drive profitable growth across multiple product platforms, brands, channels, and customer segments.
The Director will champion the voice of the user, shopper, and market across the organization, translating qualitative and quantitative research into actionable business recommendations that inform innovation, portfolio strategy, pricing, brand development, commercialization, and go-to-market decisions.
As a key member of the Strategy & Execution organization, this leader will build an insights-driven culture by partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Finance, Category Management, and Executive Leadership to identify growth opportunities and influence strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate combines strong research expertise, business acumen, exceptional storytelling ability, and proven experience leading teams that transform data into competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Insights Leadership & Strategy
Develop and lead the enterprise research agenda aligned with business growth priorities and platform strategies.
Establish a fact-based understanding of users, shoppers, category dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends.
Lead the identification of critical business questions and knowledge gaps requiring research and analysis.
Ensure insights activities directly support innovation, brand growth, pricing strategy, commercialization, demand generation, and customer engagement.
Create a long-term roadmap that prioritizes research investments based on business impact and growth opportunities.
Research & Analytics
Provide oversight for all qualitative and quantitative research initiatives.
Determine appropriate methodologies and research designs to address strategic business questions.
Lead advanced research programs including:
Segmentation
Concept and innovation testing
Packaging evaluation
Shopper journey research
Brand health tracking
Price elasticity studies
Customer and user experience studies
Competitive benchmarking
Integrate insights from internal data, syndicated sources, custom research, and secondary intelligence to create holistic business recommendations.
Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and actionable deliverables.
Business Partnership & Strategy
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and functional teams.
Translate complex consumer, shopper, and market information into clear business implications.
Develop executive-ready insights stories that influence organizational priorities and investment decisions.
Lead quarterly insights reviews and strategic learning sessions across business platforms.
Advocate for the end-user and shopper perspective in innovation, portfolio planning, and commercialization discussions.
Team Leadership
Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing insights team.
Create clear development plans and learning opportunities for team members.
Establish best practices, processes, and governance for research execution and knowledge management.
Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking, and business impact.
Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, and vendor partnerships.
[ Vendor & Knowledge Management
Lead strategic relationships with research suppliers and analytics partners.
Evaluate and onboard research vendors to ensure access to best-in-class capabilities.
Optimize research spending and ensure efficient use of budget.
Build and maintain a centralized insights repository that enables access to historical learning and accelerates decision-making across the organization.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in market research, consumer insights, shopper insights, customer analytics, or related disciplines.
3+ years of people leadership experience.
Expertise designing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative research.
Experience managing external research agencies and vendor partnerships.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into actionable business recommendations.
Preferred
Consumer Packaged Goods experience.
Home Improvement, Hardware, Paint, Building Materials, or Cleaning category experience.
Familiarity with innovation research, pricing research, and category management applications.
Experience using modern insight platforms and advanced analytics tools.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Mindset
Anticipates future market opportunities and translates insights into growth strategies.
Business Acumen
Understands commercial drivers, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and profitability levers.
Influence & Communication
Creates compelling narratives that drive action and organizational alignment.
Learning Agility
Embraces new approaches, methodologies, technologies, and changing business conditions.
Talent Development
Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborates effectively across Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, and R&D.
Accountability
Delivers measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution and prioritization.
Salary Target Range: $140,000 - $160,000, bonus eligible
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.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
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.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-06 23:12:15
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Director, User & Market Insights
Reports To: Vice President, Strategy & Execution (Insights & Category Management)
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Travel: Up to 15-20%
Position Summary
Rust-Oleum is seeking a strategic, business-focused leader to serve as Director, User & Market Insights.
This role will lead the development and execution of insight strategies that drive profitable growth across multiple product platforms, brands, channels, and customer segments.
The Director will champion the voice of the user, shopper, and market across the organization, translating qualitative and quantitative research into actionable business recommendations that inform innovation, portfolio strategy, pricing, brand development, commercialization, and go-to-market decisions.
As a key member of the Strategy & Execution organization, this leader will build an insights-driven culture by partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Finance, Category Management, and Executive Leadership to identify growth opportunities and influence strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate combines strong research expertise, business acumen, exceptional storytelling ability, and proven experience leading teams that transform data into competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Insights Leadership & Strategy
Develop and lead the enterprise research agenda aligned with business growth priorities and platform strategies.
Establish a fact-based understanding of users, shoppers, category dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends.
Lead the identification of critical business questions and knowledge gaps requiring research and analysis.
Ensure insights activities directly support innovation, brand growth, pricing strategy, commercialization, demand generation, and customer engagement.
Create a long-term roadmap that prioritizes research investments based on business impact and growth opportunities.
Research & Analytics
Provide oversight for all qualitative and quantitative research initiatives.
Determine appropriate methodologies and research designs to address strategic business questions.
Lead advanced research programs including:
Segmentation
Concept and innovation testing
Packaging evaluation
Shopper journey research
Brand health tracking
Price elasticity studies
Customer and user experience studies
Competitive benchmarking
Integrate insights from internal data, syndicated sources, custom research, and secondary intelligence to create holistic business recommendations.
Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and actionable deliverables.
Business Partnership & Strategy
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and functional teams.
Translate complex consumer, shopper, and market information into clear business implications.
Develop executive-ready insights stories that influence organizational priorities and investment decisions.
Lead quarterly insights reviews and strategic learning sessions across business platforms.
Advocate for the end-user and shopper perspective in innovation, portfolio planning, and commercialization discussions.
Team Leadership
Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing insights team.
Create clear development plans and learning opportunities for team members.
Establish best practices, processes, and governance for research execution and knowledge management.
Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking, and business impact.
Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, and vendor partnerships.
[ Vendor & Knowledge Management
Lead strategic relationships with research suppliers and analytics partners.
Evaluate and onboard research vendors to ensure access to best-in-class capabilities.
Optimize research spending and ensure efficient use of budget.
Build and maintain a centralized insights repository that enables access to historical learning and accelerates decision-making across the organization.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in market research, consumer insights, shopper insights, customer analytics, or related disciplines.
3+ years of people leadership experience.
Expertise designing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative research.
Experience managing external research agencies and vendor partnerships.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into actionable business recommendations.
Preferred
Consumer Packaged Goods experience.
Home Improvement, Hardware, Paint, Building Materials, or Cleaning category experience.
Familiarity with innovation research, pricing research, and category management applications.
Experience using modern insight platforms and advanced analytics tools.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Mindset
Anticipates future market opportunities and translates insights into growth strategies.
Business Acumen
Understands commercial drivers, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and profitability levers.
Influence & Communication
Creates compelling narratives that drive action and organizational alignment.
Learning Agility
Embraces new approaches, methodologies, technologies, and changing business conditions.
Talent Development
Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborates effectively across Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, and R&D.
Accountability
Delivers measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution and prioritization.
Salary Target Range: $140,000 - $160,000, bonus eligible
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.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
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.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-06 23:12:05
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Director, User & Market Insights
Reports To: Vice President, Strategy & Execution (Insights & Category Management)
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Travel: Up to 15-20%
Position Summary
Rust-Oleum is seeking a strategic, business-focused leader to serve as Director, User & Market Insights.
This role will lead the development and execution of insight strategies that drive profitable growth across multiple product platforms, brands, channels, and customer segments.
The Director will champion the voice of the user, shopper, and market across the organization, translating qualitative and quantitative research into actionable business recommendations that inform innovation, portfolio strategy, pricing, brand development, commercialization, and go-to-market decisions.
As a key member of the Strategy & Execution organization, this leader will build an insights-driven culture by partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Finance, Category Management, and Executive Leadership to identify growth opportunities and influence strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate combines strong research expertise, business acumen, exceptional storytelling ability, and proven experience leading teams that transform data into competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Insights Leadership & Strategy
Develop and lead the enterprise research agenda aligned with business growth priorities and platform strategies.
Establish a fact-based understanding of users, shoppers, category dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends.
Lead the identification of critical business questions and knowledge gaps requiring research and analysis.
Ensure insights activities directly support innovation, brand growth, pricing strategy, commercialization, demand generation, and customer engagement.
Create a long-term roadmap that prioritizes research investments based on business impact and growth opportunities.
Research & Analytics
Provide oversight for all qualitative and quantitative research initiatives.
Determine appropriate methodologies and research designs to address strategic business questions.
Lead advanced research programs including:
Segmentation
Concept and innovation testing
Packaging evaluation
Shopper journey research
Brand health tracking
Price elasticity studies
Customer and user experience studies
Competitive benchmarking
Integrate insights from internal data, syndicated sources, custom research, and secondary intelligence to create holistic business recommendations.
Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and actionable deliverables.
Business Partnership & Strategy
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and functional teams.
Translate complex consumer, shopper, and market information into clear business implications.
Develop executive-ready insights stories that influence organizational priorities and investment decisions.
Lead quarterly insights reviews and strategic learning sessions across business platforms.
Advocate for the end-user and shopper perspective in innovation, portfolio planning, and commercialization discussions.
Team Leadership
Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing insights team.
Create clear development plans and learning opportunities for team members.
Establish best practices, processes, and governance for research execution and knowledge management.
Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking, and business impact.
Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, and vendor partnerships.
[ Vendor & Knowledge Management
Lead strategic relationships with research suppliers and analytics partners.
Evaluate and onboard research vendors to ensure access to best-in-class capabilities.
Optimize research spending and ensure efficient use of budget.
Build and maintain a centralized insights repository that enables access to historical learning and accelerates decision-making across the organization.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in market research, consumer insights, shopper insights, customer analytics, or related disciplines.
3+ years of people leadership experience.
Expertise designing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative research.
Experience managing external research agencies and vendor partnerships.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into actionable business recommendations.
Preferred
Consumer Packaged Goods experience.
Home Improvement, Hardware, Paint, Building Materials, or Cleaning category experience.
Familiarity with innovation research, pricing research, and category management applications.
Experience using modern insight platforms and advanced analytics tools.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Mindset
Anticipates future market opportunities and translates insights into growth strategies.
Business Acumen
Understands commercial drivers, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and profitability levers.
Influence & Communication
Creates compelling narratives that drive action and organizational alignment.
Learning Agility
Embraces new approaches, methodologies, technologies, and changing business conditions.
Talent Development
Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborates effectively across Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, and R&D.
Accountability
Delivers measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution and prioritization.
Salary Target Range: $140,000 - $160,000, bonus eligible
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.
Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
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.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-09-06 23:12:04
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Finance Director£80,000 | Permanent | Ideally Full-time although Part-time may be consideredLocation: Wincanton, SomersetAre you a commercially minded Chartered Accountant who wants genuine influence, rather than simply another FD title?Are you able to Audit and sign off accounts ACCA / ACA? This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing UK food manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its development.. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll have a genuine seat at the table, helping shape strategy, improve profitability, strengthen cash generation and support the next phase of growth….and this isn't a "manage from a distance" FD role. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail — someone equally comfortable discussing strategy, investment and growth with the Board as they are working alongside a small finance team to solve a day-to-day issue.If you want responsibility, influence and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your decisions, this could be the role for you.Why this role? - You'll have the opportunity to:
Shape the financial strategy of a growing £7m business.Work directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.Influence profitability, pricing, investment and growth decisions.Take ownership of cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.Improve manufacturing and operational performance through better financial insight.Lead and develop a small finance team.Build better systems, controls, reporting and commercial processes.Play a key role in determining where the business goes next.
This is a role where finance is not simply a support function — you'll be a key part of the decision-making process.What you'll be doingYou'll take overall responsibility for the finance function, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on financial management.Strategy & Commercial Finance
Act as a trusted adviser and commercial partner to the Managing Director.Develop the financial strategy and three-year financial plan.Lead budgets, forecasts and rolling financial planning.Provide analysis to improve profitability, margins and shareholder value.Support pricing, investment, capital expenditure and growth decisions.Identify opportunities to improve commercial and operational performance.
Financial Management
Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts.Prepare Board reporting and meaningful KPI dashboards.Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity.Lead year-end and statutory reporting.Manage external accountants, auditors and professional advisers.
Cash & Working Capital
Own cash flow forecasting and working capital management.Monitor debtors, creditors and stock.Identify opportunities to improve cash generation.Manage banking relationships, facilities and funding.Monitor banking covenants and reporting requirements.
Manufacturing & Operational FinanceWorking closely with the operational team, you'll help turn financial data into better business decisions.Who are we looking for?You'll be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ICAS) with strong commercial experience and the confidence to operate at both strategic and operational levels., You may currently be a Finance Director | Commercial Finance Director | Financial Controller | Finance Controller | Head of Finance | Senior Finance Manager and you will ideally have experience within:
Food manufacturing, FMCG or another production environment.A growing SME or entrepreneurial business.Budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.Cash flow and working capital management.Manufacturing and product profitability.Financial modelling and commercial analysis.Managing banks, auditors and professional advisers.Leading and developing small finance teams.Experience in an owner-managed or rapidly growing business would be particularly valuable.
Potential commuting locations include Yeovil, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Frome, Warminster, Wells, Glastonbury, Bruton, Castle Cary, Trowbridge, Westbury, Salisbury, Bath, Taunton, Bridgwater and surrounding areas.Ready to make an impact? If you're an experienced Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior finance professional who wants to help shape a growing manufacturing business rather than simply report on it, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wincanton, Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £80k per year + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2026-09-06 11:25:33
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Harper May is working with an independent restaurant operator building a multi-site presence across central London.
The business has grown organically from a single flagship venue to a small but high-performing portfolio, underpinned by a reputation for consistent food quality and disciplined unit economics.
The ownership is reinvesting cash into new site development and operational infrastructure, and the business is now seeking a Finance Director to embed robust financial systems, lead capital planning, and provide the commercial rigour needed to scale sustainably.
The RoleReporting to the founder-owner, you will build and lead the finance function from the ground up.
This is a hands-on role combining strategic planning with day-to-day financial management, where you will act as commercial partner to the operations and development teams, translating financial data into actionable insight.
Establish financial strategy and reporting frameworks to support planned site rollout and acquisitionDrive monthly management accounts, forecasting, and variance analysis across all trading sitesBuild site-level P&L accountability, working with operations on labour, food cost, and margin performanceLead capital expenditure planning, funding negotiations, and investor relationsOversee cash flow, working capital management, and banking relationshipsDesign scalable finance processes and systems as the business expandsManage compliance, statutory reporting, audit, and tax planning
What we are looking for
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 8+ years in senior finance rolesProven experience in hospitality, restaurants, or multi-unit consumer retailDemonstrable success in leading finance functions through growth or expansionComfort with hands-on financial modelling, forecasting, and systems implementationStrong commercial instinct and ability to influence operational teams on cost and performanceTrack record of building and developing finance teams in growing businesses ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: City of London, Greater London, England
Salary / Rate: £90k - 100k per year
Posted: 2026-09-04 17:58:37
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Job Description:
We are working with a well-established and multi-award-winning financial services provider who are seeking a Managing Director of Solutions to join their senior leadership team in London.
This is a newly created, senior leadership opportunity for someone with a strong track record in bringing together multiple business units into one cohesive, high-performing division.
The successful candidate will lead the consolidation and transformation of business units into a single, unified function, working closely with the Executive Committee to shape strategy, drive commercial performance, and support the organisation's continued growth, including through acquisition.
Whilst exposure to DB or DC pensions is a big advantage, deep pensions knowledge is not essential for this role, it is essential that you have worked in a regulated financial services environment.
What matters most is demonstrable experience leading business integration, strong stakeholder management skills at senior/C-suite level, sound commercial acumen, and comfort engaging with data-led and technology-driven propositions.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant senior leadership experience gained in pensions, investment management, investment solutions, professional services, or data-led consultancy environments.
Demonstrated experience leading change, integrating business lines, or transforming operating models.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of owning budgets, driving revenue growth, and supporting sales and client delivery.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and business unit heads.
Comfort engaging with data and technology-driven products and platforms.
Strong people leadership with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams.
Degree in Finance, Economics, Investments, Business, or a related discipline; professional investment qualifications (e.g.
CFA) desirable but not required.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end consolidation of business units into one cohesive function, defining a compelling strategic vision and operating model.
Take full commercial accountability across the division, including revenue growth, profitability, cost efficiency, and product performance; own forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting to the Board.
Oversee the enhancement and optimisation of the group's data and reporting platform, ensuring its outputs drive better client and internal decision-making.
Champion the development of integrated propositions that combine consultancy insight, professional services delivery, and data-led capabilities.
Build, lead, and motivate high-performing teams, conducting regular performance, development, and succession reviews across the newly consolidated division.
Lead change management efforts during integration and growth, ensuring clarity of purpose, employee engagement, and stakeholder buy-in.
Support M&A activity by providing insight on investment, platform, and product implications, and contribute to integration planning and execution.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary, with bonus potential and Equity potential
A wider benefits package including private medical insurance, group life assurance, pension contribution, and hybrid working
Job reference: 16544
INDPERM
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
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We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-09-04 17:25:23
