Associate Product Manager - Architectural Coatings
About The Position
Rust-Oleum Corporation is seeking 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, helps shape product strategy, and collaborates with Creative and Marketing teams on product positioning and go-to-market plans. The Associate Product Manager manages assigned product lines, identifies growth, optimization, and innovation opportunities, and analyzes category performance to recommend data-driven improvements to profitability and market share. The position is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, and reports to the Senior Product Manager. It has no direct reports. Rust-Oleum’s hybrid schedule includes two remote days per week.
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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Business travel insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Stock purchases
- Vacation, sick days, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- RPM Pension plan, with vesting after five years of service
- Nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year
- Up to three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis
- Bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
