ANSELL

Assoc Director, Regional Category Management - (30010597)

Description

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for an Associate Director, Regional Category Management to join our team in Iselin, NJ!

In this position you will play a vital role in leading brand and product strategy for the Chemical business, aligning global portfolio with regional needs. Drives growth, differentiation, and execution of initiatives (pricing, NPD, claims, promotions) in coordination with global, regulatory, marketing, and sales teams. Provides market insight, supports tenders, and enables regional activation to optimize category performance.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• Flexible and hybrid work model.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.
• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs
• 401-k plan with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Summer Friday’s
• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks
• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

What your role will be?

• Manage Chemical portfolio (gloves, sleeves, RIGS and all BP apparel & accessories) in North America across key segments.
• Develop and execute product strategy based on customer, market, and competitive insights.
• Define regional pricing strategy and monitor product KPIs.
• Lead portfolio positioning and cost optimization.
• Align demand trends with global supply and LRP planning.
• Monitor sales, pricing, and competition to meet revenue and margin goals.
• Provide data for tenders and product updates.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory/legal requirements and address product issues.
• Partner with supply chain to improve forecasting, cost, and S&OP processes.
• Maintain product data in SAP, Oracle, MDM/PDH, and sample systems.
• Act as regional product expert; train and onboard Sales teams.
• Lead customer insights, research, and product trials to shape strategy.
• Support innovation roadmap and stay ahead of competitors.
• Ensure market feedback informs product decisions.
• Align with global on innovation and product rejuvenation pipeline.
• Drive commercialization of new and optimized products.
• Lead product launches and change management.
• Identify unmet customer needs to drive growth opportunities.
• Support sustainability and social impact through product innovation.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in PPE and/or the safety industry.
• 5+ years of experience in sales, marketing, product portfolio management and/ or business development.
• Leadership experience is essential.
• Experience in leading or coordinating cross-functional teams and in working in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of selling through diverse distribution channels.
• Experience of working with non-EU countries.
• Experience in a global / multinational environment.
• Project Management experience is desirable.
• PPE experience preferred.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Ansell is an EO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion:

Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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Primary Location

: United States-New Jersey-Iselin

Work Locations

:

US NJ Iselin 111 Wood Avenue South

111 Wood Avenue South

Iselin 08830

Job

: Marketing

Organization

: Global Product & Marketing

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Manager

Job Posting

: May 6, 2025, 6:30:53 PM

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