Manager of Product Management

Soprema • Wadsworth, OH

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About The Position

The Manager of Product Management oversees the Product Management Department and champions and curates the full lifecycle activities required to support products sold by SOPREMA and its subsidiaries. The role leads product management and uses outside analysts and consultants as needed to support the company’s strategic objectives. It is responsible for the department’s daily operations, team mentoring, and product expertise across product lines, including knowledge of manufacturing, testing, applications, and the competitive landscape. The manager supports sales and marketing, contributes to market pricing, and works with company leadership and teams across the business to deliver value and profitable growth.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of marketing experience in roles of increasing responsibility.
• An advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Marketing) or equivalent experience.
• Highly skilled written and oral communication.
• Experience leading teams of professionals, including internal, external, and remote teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proactive collaboration across all levels of the company.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel long distances by car and airplane, domestically and internationally.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time, with more travel during the first quarter of each year.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the roofing and/or construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the Product Management Department and perform product management duties across all product lines.
• Oversee the successful day-to-day operations of the department.
• Maintain expertise in assigned products, including manufacturing, testing, application, and other relevant details.
• Maintain intimate knowledge of the competitive environment, including competitor product SWOTs, sales approaches, pricing, and innovations.
• Provide sales support, including presentations to collaborators and customers about assigned materials.
• Work with Marketing to create sales collateral and tools, including sell sheets, PowerPoints, and PDS.
• Work with the CEO, COO, CFO, and NSMs on market pricing.
• Support samples and demonstrations.
• Communicate frequently with and train Sales and others as needed.
• Support strategic efforts to deliver value and grow the business profitably.
• Maintain alignment with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, the executive team, and other areas of the business.
• Proactively engage the sales team on Salesforce, product launches, training, and related activities.
• Carry out other responsibilities as determined by the CEO – U.S. Operations.
• Attend offsite events and meetings.
• Participate in testing, manufacturing, and application trials.
• Adhere to all PPE requirements when handling materials.

What This Job Offers

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