Product Manager - Small Paints & Innovation Leader

RPM International Inc.; Vernon Hills (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

RPM International Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for Small Project Paints in Vernon Hills, IL. The role focuses on developing innovation strategies, collaborating with sales, R&D, and supply chain to bring new spray paint products to market, and driving successful product campaigns.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in product development or brand management, with strong analytical and cross-functional skills in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 6+ years of Product/Brand experience.
• Understanding of retail and distribution models.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an innovation strategy for the segment.
• Provide sales with tools, materials, and training for spray paint products.
• Collaborate with R&D, sales, and supply chain for initiatives.
• Prioritize, design, launch, and support product campaigns.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Create user experiences with the Creative team for appealing interfaces.
• Establish KPIs to measure product success.
• Lead market research and intelligence to guide product recommendations.
• Drive Stage-Gate product management and market research.
• Ensure profitability and support product commercialization.

Skills

Product management

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RPM International Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for Small Project Paints in Vernon Hills, IL. The role focuses on developing innovation strategies, collaborating with sales, R&D, and supply chain to bring new spray paint products to market, and driving successful product campaigns.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in product development or brand management, with strong analytical and cross-functional skills in a hybrid work environment.