Product Manager

The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team • Bedford Heights, OH

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here.
Plans, organizes, and controls product lines from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Current and valid US driver’s license
• At least 5 years of experience with hardware and security related products
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screens
• Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Office products to include Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or construction drawings and floor plans
• Experienced in training and developing entry level employees
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Excellent analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Participates in overall product strategy for new and emerging products.
• Manages day to day progress of product.
• Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
• Meets or exceeds minimum required KPI standards for the job. KPI are the Product Manager Sourcing & Quote Policy.
• Coordinates technical product development and works with the Sales Department to set margin goals.
• Coordinates and develops marketing, sales, engineering, and financial plans for product line.
• Maintains communications and points of contact with manufacturers and vendors to collect and analyze technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for product lines.
• Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development.
• Develops or sources sales collateral materials such as ‘one-pagers’ and cut sheets.
• May establish dealer networks and creates and manages alliances with manufacturers.
• Participates in key sales situations for the product.
• Obtain and maintain manufacturer training certifications as required/needed
• Occasionally source labor for bidding single and national projects
• Participate in client/end-user calls to understand needs and provide technical information and scope of installation
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees