Product Manager

Talently; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Product Manager to join a market leader in the manufacturing sector specializing in coatings solutions. This role involves shaping the strategic direction of a product portfolio across North America, with emphasis on customer-centric goals and collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of product management experience and a strong technical background. The position includes responsibilities such as developing product strategies, engaging with customers, and collaborating with various teams to drive innovation and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in product management, marketing, technical sales, or related industrial B2B roles.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven ability to define and execute product strategies in manufacturing or coatings industries.
• Track record leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects across regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short- and long-term product strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging coating technologies and customer needs.
• Own P&L performance for the coatings portfolio.
• Lead customer engagements including visits and product demonstrations.
• Build and maintain value-based pricing frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product excellence.
• Oversee product lifecycle management and innovation roadmaps.
• Monitor product KPIs and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Product Strategy

Commercial Acumen

Cross-functional Leadership

Market Analysis

Coatings Industry Expertise

Foundry

Refractory

Metals

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Salary: $130,000-$160,000 + Bonus+ Company Vehicle

Skills: Product Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Cross-functional Leadership, Market Analysis, Coatings Industry Expertise, Foundry, Coatings, Refractory, Metals

About the Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Join a market leader in the manufacturing sector specializing in cutting-edge coatings solutions across North America. Our client offers you the chance to shape and drive the strategic direction of an innovative product portfolio serving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This is a high-impact opportunity for an accomplished product manager to bridge customer-centric goals with internal collaboration and deliver profitable growth, market leadership, and long-term product sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement short- and long-term product strategies to drive revenue growth, market share expansion, and margin improvement.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging coating technologies, competitive trends, and customer needs across North America.
• Own P&L performance for the coatings portfolio, driving pricing, segmentation, and margin optimization initiatives.
• Lead customer engagements, including visits, technical consultations, product demonstrations, and key account management.
• Build and maintain value-based pricing frameworks, sales enablement tools, and promotional strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Product Engineering, R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to support innovation and ensure product excellence.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, including rationalization, innovation roadmaps, and new product introductions.
• Monitor product KPIs, report performance to leadership, and ensure compliance with regulatory and EHS requirements.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years in product management, marketing, technical sales, or related industrial B2B roles.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven ability to define and execute product strategies in manufacturing or coatings industries.
• Must have experience in Foundry, Coatings, or Refractory.
• Track record leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects across regions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• MBA or advanced business training.
• Experience in foundry, refractory, metals, or chemical industry environments.
• Exposure to quality control, product development, and manufacturing settings.
• High emotional intelligence, collaborative mindset, and cultural adaptability.
• Growth mindset and experience with continuous improvement strategies.