National Black MBA Association
USAC Area Portfolio Leader
National Black MBA Association, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Description
Job Title
Area Portfolio Leader for United States and Canada.
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
The Area Portfolio Leader owns the execution of the Portfolio strategy, performance, and lifecycle of the product portfolio within United States and Canada. Aligns global portfolio direction to local market needs, drives growth and profitability, and ensures flawless execution across functions.
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the Global Portfolio Strategy within US and Canada, translating global strategy into area plans; identify priority segments, use cases, and drive priority programs and growth plays.
Deliver revenue, margin, and share targets aligned to the Area Operational Plan for the business by managing pricing and mix.
Optimize assortments and manage end‑of‑life and replacement strategies.
Drive execution of the Innovation pipeline by quantifying opportunities, shaping requirements with voice of customer, and partnering with Global Portfolio leaders and marketers to deliver area‑relevant new products.
Support the commercial team by leading new product launches, promotions, and channel programs to enable sales with positioning, messaging, and tools.
Forecast area demand, influence S&OP, and manage constraints to meet service and inventory goals.
Understand and influence local regulations, specs, and certification needs; tailor offerings and messaging.
Build relationships with key accounts, agencies, and channel partners; capture feedback and case studies.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with global portfolio, commercial, laboratory, government affairs, supply chain, among other key functions.
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of business or technical experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master's degree in Business Administration or Marketing from an accredited institution
Seven (7) years of business or technical experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Government or highly regulated industry experience
Skills include results driver, cross‑functional collaboration, analytical skills, customer focus, and challenging status‑quo mindset
Work Location This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
Travel May include up to 20% domestic travel.
Relocation May be authorized.
Legal Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
The Area Portfolio Leader owns the execution of the Portfolio strategy, performance, and lifecycle of the product portfolio within United States and Canada. Aligns global portfolio direction to local market needs, drives growth and profitability, and ensures flawless execution across functions.
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the Global Portfolio Strategy within US and Canada, translating global strategy into area plans; identify priority segments, use cases, and drive priority programs and growth plays.
Deliver revenue, margin, and share targets aligned to the Area Operational Plan for the business by managing pricing and mix.
Optimize assortments and manage end‑of‑life and replacement strategies.
Drive execution of the Innovation pipeline by quantifying opportunities, shaping requirements with voice of customer, and partnering with Global Portfolio leaders and marketers to deliver area‑relevant new products.
Support the commercial team by leading new product launches, promotions, and channel programs to enable sales with positioning, messaging, and tools.
Forecast area demand, influence S&OP, and manage constraints to meet service and inventory goals.
Understand and influence local regulations, specs, and certification needs; tailor offerings and messaging.
Build relationships with key accounts, agencies, and channel partners; capture feedback and case studies.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with global portfolio, commercial, laboratory, government affairs, supply chain, among other key functions.
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of business or technical experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master's degree in Business Administration or Marketing from an accredited institution
Seven (7) years of business or technical experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Government or highly regulated industry experience
Skills include results driver, cross‑functional collaboration, analytical skills, customer focus, and challenging status‑quo mindset
Work Location This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
Travel May include up to 20% domestic travel.
Relocation May be authorized.
Legal Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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