VP, Product Innovation & Marketing Insights

Position Overview

As the Vice President of Product Innovation and Marketing Insights, you will have the opportunity to research, develop, and implement groundbreaking new and innovative coatings products, tools, and services that may not exist in the market. Your role will be crucial in formulating and integrating strategies for the development of new products, processes, tools, and potential materials, with the goal of revolutionizing our paint coatings, applicators, and adjacency business.

At Behr, we value collaboration and diversity. As the Vice President of Product Innovation and Marketing Insights, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation throughout our organization. You will have the chance to lead and inspire teams, while working closely with various teams to maintain our brand integrity and ensure the practicality of innovative solutions. You will draw upon your vast knowledge of the DIY and Pro markets in order to shape inventive strategies and processes. Your primary objective will be to drive growth by devising and implementing strategies that establish a lasting competitive edge. This involves addressing essential factors such as cost efficiency, product performance, the use of innovative materials, and optimization of processes.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and implement groundbreaking new and innovative coatings products, tools, and services
• Formulate and integrate strategies for the development of new products, processes, tools, and potential materials
• Lead and grow a team of professionals with non-traditional thinking and innovative ideas
• Inspire innovation across the organization, ensuring alignment with our vision and global strategy
• Lead the creation of innovative solutions to gain long-term competitive advantages
• Collaborate closely with relevant team members to ensure brand integrity and technical feasibility
• Apply extensive knowledge of DIY and Pro environments to develop innovative strategies
• Drive growth by crafting and implementing strategies for a long-term competitive edge
• Manage innovative and AI strategies and tactics, ensuring effective coordination and protection of Intellectual Property rights
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; MBA preferred
• 10 years of demonstrated experience in product management or a similar domain in the paint/coatings industry, home improvement industry or consumer packaged goods
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative strategies
• Strong knowledge of the home improvement "DIY" and "Pro" customer market
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to drive growth and establish competitive advantages
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Travel up to 10% (including overnight travel) required periodically
  
  

What We Offer

At the BEHR Paint Company, we deliver possibilities that improve you professionally so you can thrive personally. We’re committed to providing you with learning and growth opportunities because our success relies on yours. Our culture, which is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel welcome, valued and respected, will challenge you to reach your full potential. BPC provides a competitive total compensation package including exceptional health and wellness benefits, annual cash incentives, annual restricted stock program, paid time off, profit sharing, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more.

Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Chile. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ® and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and value. For more information, visit Behr.com. Professional contractors can visit BEHRPRO.com to learn about BEHR products and BEHR PRO® services. Behr Paint Company is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS).

Company: Behr Paint CompanyFull time

Hiring Range: $147,700.00 - $232,100.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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