Monitor, analyze and interpret customer and competitive landscape and extract key insights in support of developing marketing plans, pricing strategies and Business Unit strategy development • Manage and optimize pricing to drive maximum profitability of the complete product portfolio including existing business, new Opportunities, customer requests for proposals and market price increases • Manage the CPG team to drive "pull" demand for Ahlstrom's capabilities, products and services • Establish direct relationships with peer contacts within the customer base to gain relevant details about customer business growth strategies in order to align Ahlstrom with their goals and objectives • Active participation in industry and professional organizations to stay current with market trends and dynamics; positioning Ahlstrom as a leader in our business segments • Monitor and communicate details of our Opportunity Pipeline to assure we are on-track to achieve business growth targets • Recommend and implement pricing strategies to support product category growth objectives • Identify attractive new product categories as well as expansion opportunities in existing categories • Understand competitors' approach to the market along with their product portfolio and performance within the market • Identify new offerings beyond product that bring value to our customers. • Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or a related field; MBA preferred • 10 years of applicable marketing, market management, pricing, or product management experience • Food packaging experience highly desirable • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding expectations • Strong business, financial acumen and communication skills • Demonstrated strategy development and execution skills • Strong verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills • Proficient with MS Office, CRM software and processes • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.