Associate Product Manager - Architectural Coatings

Rust-Oleum Corporation; Vernon Hills (IL); Ibrido; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Rust-Oleum Corporation is seeking an Associate Product Manager for Architectural Coatings in Vernon Hills, IL. You will drive product development from ideation to launch and help shape market strategies in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

You will report to the Senior Product Manager and bring a 4+ year track record in marketing or product management, plus a Bachelor’s degree. Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, and Sales to grow profitable product lines with data-driven decisions.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years of marketing or product management experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive initiatives forward.
• Experience in coatings, building materials, or adjacent industries a plus.

Mansioni

• Support product development from ideation to launch, using market insights and Stage-Gate processes.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy.
• Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to execute product positioning and go-to-market plans.
• Manage assigned product lines, identifying opportunities for growth, optimization, and innovation.
• Analyze category performance and make data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and share.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Strategic mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Coatings industry experience

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Product Manager – Architectural Coatings

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Department: Product

Reports To: Senior Product Manager

Direct Reports/Manages others: No

Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from ideation to launch, using market insights and Stage-Gate processes
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy
• Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to execute product positioning and go-to-market plans
• Manage assigned product lines, identifying opportunities for growth, optimization, and innovation
• Analyze category performance and make data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and share

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant marketing or product management experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive initiatives forward
• Experience in coatings, building materials, or adjacent industries a plus

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 (Bonus Eligible)

Benefits

• From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!
• After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match.
• Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
• Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
• You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.