Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Product Manager is responsible for ensuring Tremco is properly addressing the changing needs of the marketplace 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.
TREMCO'S EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL LEADERS:
Embodies the company's core values of transparency, trust, and respect by demonstrating integrity, commitment, responsible entrepreneurship, and moral courage.
Applies the company's policies and adheres to processes to ensure compliance and organizational best practices.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of responsibility such as hiring and promotion decisions.
Effectively and efficiently onboards new employees.
Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides ongoing performance feedback, maintaining clear and timely documentation.
Coaches and manages employees using the company's philosophy and tools to ensure talent is developed and retained. Constructs succession plans to ensure sustainability and continuity of area of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works to 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.
Identifies testing and performance gaps in the CS&W offering and works with Technical Services and Research and Development (R&D) to address them.
Participates, and at times leads, presentations or break out groups at regional meetings
Builds a solid understanding of the market size and competitive landscape for product lines.
Leads and manages cross-functional product-related teams as needed for improvements to the product line or related processes.
Tracks competitive launches/activity and maintains a current understanding of the competitive landscape to assist in the identification of new product improvements/opportunities.
Work closely with Category Manager and business analytics to determine market opportunities for assigned products.
Executes all duties within the framework of the budget for the current fiscal year.
Conducts proof of concept work for all Project Portfolio Optimization Group (PPOG) projects that fall within the line.
Supports Category Manager with development and coordination of product launches and product promotions
Works closely with Marketing Communications on product and brand messaging.
Owns all online product line content and works closely with Technical Services and Marketing Communications to ensure content remains accurate and current.
Works closely and collaboratively with Technical Services and Operations to resolve product issues, Supply Chain/Procurement to facilitate accurate forecasts as well as other functional areas to develop and maintain accurate sales tools, such as brochures or presentations.
Participates in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as needed
Owns product launches and all related marketing tasks associated with them.
Owns and manages the day-to-day activities of the product line and works with the business to create a plan to define the go-forward strategy.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field, MBA preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 1+ years of product management experience preferably in the construction industry.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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 25-30%
Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
SAP experience is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, effective team player, self-motivated, quick learner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 25 lbs.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $71,506 to $80,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
