Megan Simmons

About Megan Simmons

Strong and effective communication, organization, technological, interpersonal, executing, and leadership skills. Successful in using research and data to make informative decisions and develop strategies to increase sales and overall company success, while drawing off the strengths of others. Ability to network and implement a broad base of information, effectively creating and maintaining partnerships. Seeks opportunities to exceed potential through work ethic and quick study skills.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager - Soft Surface

   Tarkett Home

   May 2025 — Present · Dalton, GA, US

   Responsible for managing the product life cycle of Tarkett soft surface by protecting and growing market share within current target market segments, managing existing product portfolio, identifying new product/service ideas for growth, and identifying new market segments/channels for growth• Identify product improvements, trends, new product development, and new opportunities within the go-to-market strategy.• Discover new market segments - identifying their market potential, necessary product adjustments, or new product needs• Evaluate product performance to ensure a continuous stream of profitable revenue• Work closely with operations teams to identify and address products\' performance issues, as well as, the sales team to identify improvement opportunities and how to better service our customers. • Seek direct feedback from selected target markets and end users to improve products and identify new needs• Analyze product performance including financial indicators and our position in target markets• Communicate internally conclusions/recommendations for changes within product portfolio based on this analysis• Develop and drive the development of product training in support of the brand• Explicitly communicate our standing market advantages and how to successfully sell the Tarkett Home brand. • Working in collaboration with other product managers to create a map of current products and their position within market segments, distribution channels, geo markets• Establishing fair and profitable pricing strategy that reflects the value of our products relative to competition, as well as, annual product line profitability analysis

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Instructional Design

  2008 — 2009

• Lincoln Memorial University

  Educational Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction

  2009 — 2010

• Dalton State College

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Early Childhood Education and Teaching

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Smartboard
• Blogger
• Data Analysis
• Learning Management Systems
• Social Media Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Educational Technology
• Blogging
• Literacy Collaborative Coach
• Educational Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Differentiated Instruction
• Social Media Blogging
• Curriculum Design
• Sales
• Microsoft Word
• Collaborative Learning
• Team Leadership
• Workshop Facilitation
• Organization & Prioritization Skills
• Customer Service
• Staff Development
• Website Development
• Literacy
• Website Updating
• Team Building
• Teaching
• Training & Development
• Website Building
• Social Media Marketing
• Analyze Data
• Microsoft Excel
• Training Delivery
• E-Learning
• Public Speaking
• Classroom
• Leadership
• Coaching