Product Manager

CGC Inc.; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 94,080 - 125,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental care

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement plan

Incentive Plan

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Rewards and Recognition Program

Job summary

A leading manufacturer and distributor is seeking a Product Manager for their Steel product line in Oakville, Ontario. This hybrid role requires strong sales and product management experience, effective communication, and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing product performance, developing marketing strategies, and collaborating across departments to enhance product offerings. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales experience, product management experience required.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage market performance of the Imperial Building Products product line.
• Develop and implement marketing plans to support sales goals.
• Coordinate efforts of research, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and sales.

Skills

Sales experience

Product management experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Presentation skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Salesforce proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Building materials industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or marketing

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material, suspended acoustical ceilings and Steel products. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products, and people to build walls, ceilings, and careers.

CGC Inc. is currently recruiting a Product Manager, Steel for our Product Management Team, based in Oakville, Ontario. This position is hybrid remote with 2 days in the Oakville office.

The Product Manager, Steel manages the market performance of the Imperial Building Products (IBP) product line. This individual will be responsible for the day-to‑day management and welfare of the assigned product line throughout the product's lifecycle, from the innovation of new products to product positioning and strategy. Further, they will coordinate Canadian efforts of research, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and sales in introducing new and promoting existing products and systems.

Duties and responsibilities of the Product Manager, Steel include:

• Identifies Canadian market opportunities by attaining knowledge of the industry, and customer needs across all channels through direct interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and implements annual marketing, advertising, and communications plans to support sales goals.
• Works closely with IBP/CGC Sales, Marketing Communications, outside agencies, and Customer Service to maintain, develop and launch effective communications and sampling programs for new and existing products.
• Continuously evaluates and optimizes product marketing strategies to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of pricing documents for assigned products in Canada.
• Maintains technical proficiency and acts as the primary source of marketing information for IBP Sales and Management within the scope of product responsibilities.
• Supports the creation of product marketing materials, including sales collateral, presentations, and web content.
• Analyzes and reports on product marketing performance metrics, including sales, customer engagement, and ROI.
• Oversees the creation of technical sheets, product catalogs, case studies, and installation guides.
• Analyzes industry trends and market performance to inform pricing and product strategy.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three to five (3-5) years of sales experience; product management experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or marketing is preferred.
• Self‑starter with very strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Building materials industry knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrated effective presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills to direct teams and manage multiple projects.
• Understands budgets and other financial data, i.e. income statements, mark‑up vs. margin, product costing and their impact.
• Active and knowledgeable user of Salesforce and computer proficiency required in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Other industry related computer skills are a plus.
• Team player and good listener. Strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout North America.

$94,080 - $125,400

What We Offer

CGC offers competitive base salaries and cash incentive awards, comprehensive benefits, and financial protection for employees and their families. Our Employee Group Benefits Plan (extended health care and dental care) begins on your first day of work!

• Extended health care (including prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical professional services)
• Dental care (includes both preventative care and major dental work)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Retirement plan – contributory defined benefit plan
• Investment plan – defined contribution plan with options to contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and/or a non‑registered savings plan.
• Incentive Plan – cash payments based on target achievement are earned quarterly or annually, depending upon the plan.
• Vacation time – between four and seven weeks paid vacation based on length of continuous service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program offers fitness club memberships at a special reduced rate, health coaching, nutritional support, smoking cessation services, and much more.
• Rewards and Recognition Program

We understand the importance of balancing work and your personal life and will help you make your best contribution in both.

At CGC Inc. we go the distance to provide The Better Way. Delivering building solutions for customers worldwide is our goal. Relationships are our foundation. Integrity, Dependability and Innovation are the standards by which we live.

CGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with CGC, Inc. in accordance with Federal and provincial laws. Information regarding applicant accessibility may be found on the Accessibility section of our website.