Associate Product Manager - Architectural Coatings

Carboline • Vernon Hills, IL

23h • $75,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rust-Oleum Corporation is hiring an Associate Product Manager for its Architectural Coatings product area. The role supports product development from ideation through launch, using market insights and Stage-Gate processes. It conducts market and competitive research, collaborates with Creative and Marketing on product positioning and go-to-market plans, manages assigned product lines, and analyzes category performance to recommend ways to improve profitability and market share. The position is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, and follows a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week. It reports to the Senior Product Manager and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant marketing or product management experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive initiatives forward.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in coatings, building materials, or adjacent industries.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from ideation to launch using market insights and Stage-Gate processes.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy.
• Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to execute product positioning and go-to-market plans.
• Manage assigned product lines, identifying opportunities for growth, optimization, and innovation.
• Analyze category performance and make data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and share.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, eligible after 30 days of employment.
• Flexible spending accounts and EAP.
• Stock purchases.
• Vacation, sick days, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan after three months of employment with a company match.
• RPM Pension plan, with vesting after five years of service.
• Nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
• Eligibility to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
• Bonus eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level