Concrete Product Manager

CPS, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/401K

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for concrete admixtures to lead strategy, development, and commercialization of the admixture portfolio.

You will interface with R&D, technical service, sales, and customers to deliver high-performance solutions for ready-mix, precast, and infrastructure applications. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in product management or related roles within construction chemicals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, technical sales, or application development within construction chemicals, concrete admixtures, or related specialty chemicals.
• Solid understanding of concrete technology, mix design principles, and the functional chemistry of admixtures (polycarboxylate ethers, lignosulfonates, etc.).
• Proven track record of successfully launching or managing industrial chemical products and driving revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support for the admixture product lines
• Assist in product troubleshooting by proactively coordinating testing and analysis activities between sales representatives, customers, Product Managers, R&D / product development, and operations.
• Assist in the development of next generation sales tools such as product comparative guides, certification letters, product calculators, concrete mix design tools etc.; formats include paper-based, web-based, and/or electronic tools.
• Actively participate and complete tasks efficiently within the company's Corporate Initiatives.
• Interact as a reliable peer especially to product managers and assistants, marketing communication staff, sales representatives, customer service, business development, R&D/product development, and the operations group.
• Lead new product development projects from concept through commercialization in close collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams; manage stage-gate processes and prioritization.
• Monitor product performance, quality, and profitability; recommend portfolio rationalization or line extensions as needed.
• Track regulatory developments (ASTM, EN, local standards) and ensure products remain compliant; support certification and approval processes.
• Maintain electronic product technical files.
• Help plan and provide product training and demonstrations to organization / customers.
• Occasional travel to construction jobsites or customer locations to provide product support and travel to participate in industry and Trade organizations / associations may be required.

Skills

Product management

Technical sales

Application development

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Marketing or related field

Job description

Leading Building Materials manufacturer is looking for a Product Manager with experience in concrete product lines (admixtures, cementitious materials, coatings, sealants, etc.). Company offers fantastic benefits, hybrid work schedule; great opportunities for growth!

The Concrete Product Manager will lead the strategy, development, and commercialization of their concrete chemical admixture portfolio. This role is responsible for driving product lifecycle management, market positioning, and profitability of plasticizers, superplasticizers, accelerators, retarders, air-entraining agents, waster reducers, and specialty admixtures used in ready-mix, precast, and infrastructure applications. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between R&D, technical service, sales, marketing, and customers to deliver high-performance, value-added solutions that meet evolving construction demands. The Admixture Product Manager is expected to demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to providing industry-leading service and support to internal and external customers. They should also be dedicated to personal growth in product knowledge and industry experience.

• Provide service and support for the admixture product lines
• Assist in product troubleshooting by proactively coordinating testing and analysis activities between sales representatives, customers, Product Managers, R&D / product development, and operations.
• Assist in the development of next generation sales tools such as product comparative guides, certification letters, product calculators, concrete mix design tools etc.; formats include paper-based, web-based, and/or electronic tools.
• Actively participate and complete tasks efficiently within the company's Corporate Initiatives.
• Interact as a reliable peer especially to product managers and assistants, marketing communication staff, sales representatives, customer service, business development, R&D/product development, and the operations group.
• Lead new product development projects from concept through commercialization in close collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams; manage stage-gate processes and prioritization.
• Monitor product performance, quality, and profitability; recommend portfolio rationalization or line extensions as needed.
• Track regulatory developments (ASTM, EN, local standards) and ensure products remain compliant; support certification and approval processes.
• Maintain electronic product technical files.
• Help plan and provide product training and demonstrations to organization / customers.
• Occasional travel to construction jobsites or customer locations to provide product support and travel to participate in industry and Trade organizations / associations may be required.

Salary

$70,000 - $90,000

Benefits

• M/D/401K

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Marketing or a closely related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, technical sales, or application development within construction chemicals, concrete admixtures, or related specialty chemicals.
• Solid understanding of concrete technology, mix design principles, and the functional chemistry of admixtures (polycarboxylate ethers, lignosulfonates, etc.).
• Proven track record of successfully launching or managing industrial chemical products and driving revenue growth.