Product Manager, Building Envelope

Position Description

Job Summary

What's the job?

Within the Saint Gobain family, CertainTeed & GCP are seeking a Product Manager to drive sustainable growth of our Building Envelope line of business, with a focus on modified asphalt low-slope roofing, through excellent product line management. Success in the position is tied to a keen understanding of macro and regional market trends while working cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Quality & Compliance departments to drive product development, pricing, positioning, and branding. The Product Manager is responsible for ensuring the low-slope roofing product line reflects both market demands and strategic business objectives. The position is also a key support function for field sales and customers. This individual must possess strong interpersonal/communication skills and be a results-driven strategic thinker. This position will be incorporated into our Commercial Building & Infrastructure business unit, of which Building Envelope is included. CertainTeed/GCP headquarters is in Malvern, Pennsylvania. This position may be remote.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• In conjunction with the Director of Product Management, Senior Product Manager and Director of Sales, help build strategic plan for profitable business growth

• Manage product portfolio to align with business growth strategy, maximize market share, sales and profitability, including product additions, deletions and changes

• Responsible for market research, environment and competitive analysis related to product portfolio including travel with field sales and customers

• Help develop pricing strategy for profitable growth of assigned product lines

• Assist in development of product marketing plan to include brand management, product positioning, and promotion

• Responsible for content development for marketing; requires strength in positioning and messaging products in a relevant way to key stakeholders

• Drive new product development and innovation process to expand portfolio, leading multi-disciplinary teams

• Participate and travel to trade shows, customer events, educational seminars and additional activities in support of Building Envelope business

• Ability to handle multiple projects of varied importance to the promised deliverable results

• Work with Director of Sales to provide forecasts to Supply Chain

• Work with Supply Chain to manage SKU stocking positions and levels, nationally

Required Qualifications

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in the required field.

• 5-7 years of marketing experience preferably in a product management function

• A keen understanding of the modified asphalt low-slope roofing market segment, competitive landscape and code/compliance requirements is a plus..

• Demonstrated capability in strategy, planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring projects and programs.

• Strong problem solving, analytical and computer skills with the ability to work effectively and positively within all organizational levels.

• Required to be an excellent writer and communicator

• have the flexibility to travel 10-20%.

• Strong leadership skills to manage multi-disciplinary teams in product related projects.

• Have a reasonable understanding of P&L calculations, product costing, and general financial aptitude.

Company Summary

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Product Manager, Building Envelope

Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania

Posting Date: 04/23/2024

Job Code: USA08865

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