The Product Manager II is responsible for ensuring Tremco is properly addressing the changing needs of the market place as it relates to our product line offerings for the Commercial Sealants and Waterproofing market segments in North America. This high-energy position will support our high-performance building envelope strategy from a marketing perspective with an emphasis on the technical aspects of the products and the connectivity between adjacent building enclosure systems. This critical, hands-on position plays an integral role in the day-to-day tactical operations and the strategic growth of the product line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Adaptability Competency:

• Intimately understand the features and capabilities of the products, how they relate to customer benefits and uses, and how the product compares to competitive or substitute products and solutions.


• Identify testing and performance gaps in the Tremco offering and work with Technical Services and R&D to address them.


• Attend and present at select trade shows/conferences as needed


• Present at regional and national sales meetings.

Initiative Competency:

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams as needed related to product or process improvements for the product line


• Lead contact for international and intercompany inquiries and requests


• Take the lead in managing interns and co-ops.

Resourceful Competency:

• Work closely with market managers on developing business plans and product line strategy.


• Execute all duties within the framework of the budget for the current fiscal year.


• Conduct proof on concept work for all PPOG projects that fall within the line.

Communication Competency:

• Take the lead with development and coordination of product promotions, in addition to supporting the market managers in their efforts.


• Work closely with Marcom on product and brand messaging.


• Own all product line content that is on our website and work closely with Tech Service and Marcom to ensure content remains accurate and current.

Collaboration Competency:

• Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations to help facilitate accurate forecasts.


• Work closely with NBD on M&A, as well as evaluating new technologies.


• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as needed


• Work closely with other functional areas to develop and maintain accurate sales tools, such as brochures or presentations

Accountability Competency:

• Own’s product launches and the marketing tasks associated with them.


• Own and manage the day-to-day activities of the product line and create a business plan to define the go-forward strategy


• Own’s the product line’s overall health and profitability.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, plus two to four years’ related experience and/or training such as internships. MBA preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Two to four years related experience and/or training

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to grasp technical details


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to understand relationships and connections and generate charts, graphs, spreadsheets and written summaries.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Ability to take direction well


• Ability to travel


• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. CAD and/or SAP experience is a plus.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, effective team player, self-motivated, quick learner.