Program Manager, Strategic Accounts

Standard Textile Co., Inc. in; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Textile Co., Inc. is seeking a Program Manager, Strategic Accounts (Finance) to drive day-to-day execution of product initiatives that support growth and profitability, managing lifecycles and coordinating cross-functional teams.

You will partner with Merchandising, R&D, Marketing, Sourcing, and Sales to move ideas from concept to launch, ensuring operational readiness and strong customer impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 3+ years in product, program management, or related field.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Salesforce and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of product initiatives to support growth and profitability.
• Manage product lifecycles and coordinate cross-functional teams across departments.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, R&D, Marketing, Sourcing, and Sales to move concepts to launch.
• Ensure operational readiness for product launches and customer-facing materials.
• Maintain and refine pricing, margins, and roadmap alignment with business goals.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Program Manager, Strategic Accounts (Finance)

At Standard Textile, we're dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we've remained committed to creating better textiles-delivered seamlessly by experts who care.

The Program Manager leads the day-to-day execution of product and program initiatives that support Standard Textile's growth strategy. This role manages product lifecycles, drives cross-functional collaboration, and ensures new products and programs meet business goals, customer expectations, and profitability targets. The Program Manager partners closely with Merchandising, R&D, Marketing, Sourcing, and Sales to bring ideas from concept to commercialization while ensuring operational readiness for launch.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Product & Program Leadership

• Manage product development and commercialization from concept through final development for assigned programs.
• Lead RFP and brand program deliverables, ensuring complete, timely, and competitive submissions, including tailored customer facing product sample submissions
• Develop and maintain pricing, margin analysis, and roadmap updates aligned to business objectives.
• Oversee program or RFP specific product projects, ensuring milestones and quality standards are met.
• Maintain existing assigned Hospitality Programs with incremental changes and ongoing assortment upkeep

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D, Product Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing to ensure alignment on design, cost, quality, and positioning.
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to support customer-specific initiatives and new opportunities.
• Coordinate launch readiness across internal teams including operations, marketing, and customer support.

Market & Customer Focus

• Gather and interpret customer and market insights to guide product improvements and new development.
• Support trade shows, customer presentations, and brand reviews with accurate and compelling product and program information.

Key Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 3+ years experience with Product, Business/Marketing Strategy, Project Management preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, Salesforce and Power BI preferred
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and enthusiastic about new ideas

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Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.

Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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