Product Manager I (Sr)

Rust-Oleum; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to oversee product lines from conception to launch. This remote position requires collaboration with various departments to optimize product offerings and enhance market presence. You will engage in market intelligence, lifecycle management, and strategy development to drive growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS 365 Suite, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will make a significant impact on innovative product solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 0-3 years related experience or equivalent.
• 4+ years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market intelligence through customer interviews and surveys.
• Manage product lifecycle and support sales efforts.
• Develop new product strategies and orchestrate launches.

Skills

Technical Detail Grasping

MS 365 Suite Proficiency

Interpersonal Versatility

Data Analysis

Creative Thinking

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

SAP

CAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Plans, organizes, and controls an assigned product or product line(s) from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives by performing the following duties under the direct supervision of the Director of Product Management.

Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, R&D, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.

This is a remote position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Responsible for the following:

• Conducting customer interviews and surveys
• Competitive investigations and analysis
• Trade organization participation

LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

Responsible for the following:

• SKU and product structure management
• Field and sales support
• Forecasting
• Market analysis
• Reviewing warranty exceptions

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Responsible for the following:

• Creating product charters
• Managing the product development process
• Orchestrating product launches

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

Will be responsible (with guidance) for the following:

• Product pricing strategies
• Prioritizing new product initiatives
• Product portfolio pricing strategies
• Identifying growth opportunities within product segments

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university and 0-3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

4+ years related experience and/or training.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to grasp technical details
• Proficiency in MS 365 Suite - specifically MS Excel, Outlook, Power BI, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Teams, and Word. CAD and/or SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, effective team player, self-motivated, quick learner.
• Must have interpersonal versatility, well-developed business acumen, and highly developed planning, problem solving, negotiating and decision-making skills.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, sales and marketing staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Exceptional ability to analyze data and discern trends. Ability to think creatively in order to address customer and product issues.
• Ability to write/edit reports, business correspondence, and marketing collateral. Ability to present information and effectively respond to managers, customers, and sales/marketing staff.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This position does require occasional overnight travel. May also be required to visit Tremco plants and/or customer facilities.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.