Hybrid Associate Product Manager — Small Project Paints

Global; Vernon Hills (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Rust-Oleum Corporation, a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings, is seeking an Associate Product Manager for the Small Project Paints segment. You will support the product team from concept to shelf, manage projects, and partner with cross-functional teams on launches, packaging updates, and pricing strategies.

This entry-level role reports to Megan Newton, with two remote days per week and travel about 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant Brand or Product experience (consumer packaged goods preferred).
• Experience using Power BI and other reporting tools to analyze data, track performance, and communicate actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the product management team and lead your own projects; include product enhancements and go-to-market initiatives.
• Assist in managing the product lifecycle—from ideation to launch and post-launch analysis.
• Drive new product development activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/related field

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Rust-Oleum Corporation, a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings, is seeking an Associate Product Manager for the Small Project Paints segment. You will support the product team from concept to shelf, manage projects, and partner with cross-functional teams on launches, packaging updates, and pricing strategies.

This entry-level role reports to Megan Newton, with two remote days per week and travel about 5%.