Product Manager

Soprema • Wadsworth, OH

2d

About The Position

The Product Manager manages and develops products for an assigned product line. The role develops products and sales opportunities by identifying potential products, conducting competitive analysis, defining product requirements and specifications, setting production timetables and pricing, and preparing integrated product-introduction plans. The Product Manager works with Marketing to develop strategies and collaborates with other departments to maximize opportunities for the product line.

The position supports product-line growth, new product and technology introductions, sales training, customer presentations, pricing decisions, product testing and technical use, supplier relationships, and product forecasting and analysis. It also collaborates with SOPREMA Canada and SOPREMA Group to support consistent messaging and the use of best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, architecture, construction management, engineering, science, or another relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of product management experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively by telephone, in person, by video call, and in writing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• Product management experience in the building materials industry and/or with a manufacturer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure growth of the designated product line.
• Research market information and conduct competitive analysis to determine customer needs.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop literature, samples, and training tools that support sales growth.
• Provide source data for product-line communications.
• Introduce and market new products and technologies by developing integrated plans with Research & Development, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain through the Stage Gate process.
• Maintain and develop presentations and participate in company training events.
• Use Salesforce to understand company trends and record customer and project interactions.
• Collaborate with the sales team on product training, sales calls, and customer presentations as needed.
• Determine product pricing using market research, production and sales costs, and anticipated volume.
• Collaborate with technical departments to ensure products are used and specified correctly.
• Assist with testing products for compatibility and application techniques.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Prepare short- and long-term product sales forecasts, special reports, and analyses for senior management as requested.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
• Collaborate with SOPREMA Canada and SOPREMA Group as required to ensure consistent messaging and use of best practices.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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