Product Manager - Retail Operations

What's the job?

Ensure achievement of strategic, business and financial objectives for assigned lines of business within the Siding Products Group. Guides product management actions, defines pricing strategy and drives sales and marketing of CertainTeed and/or Private Label brand portfolio. Determine end user and distribution customer needs and develop new, innovative products and services, targeting 'Industry Firsts.' Similarly, through 'Voice of the Customer' activities and competitive benchmarking, partner with NPD and Operations to develop product line extensions. Develop volume and share goals by product line by region and track ongoing performance. Provide direction to sales, manufacturing, NPD, customer service, finance and marketing to execute plans and programs. Drive product development projects in support of new business development activities for products across channels. Accountable for managing overall product profitability for both existing and new product lines, as well as defining and tracking sales results for new product launches. Operates with wide latitude for independent judgment and entrepreneurial decision making.

Retail Operational Excellence:

• Support Retail Operations, Product Management, and National Accounts teams for execution of Line Reviews and Business Reviews
• Coordinate with Retail Sales, Product Management, and Finance on pricing strategies to minimize channel conflict and outline demand plans for profitable growth and expansion of the retail channel in coordination with other channels
• Lead the execution of the retail sales strategy within guiding cross-functional teams to deliver products and services that meet organizational goals

Product Management:

• Full product management responsibility for multiple product lines and hundreds of SKU's
• Develop and maintain multi-generational product plans (MGPPs) to guide and drive portfolio strategy
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to maintain product profitability/productivity worksheets
• Establish product price positioning and set pricing guidelines; adjust through product life cycle
• Monitor competitive product developments and drive competitive benchmarking activities
• Facilitate annual review process and make decisions on product line rationalization and provide suggested disposition on slow-moving and obsolete inventory

Lead NPD Projects:

Culture & Teamwork:

• Works with Marketing managers to develop strategies and tactics for successful marketing of products, including new product launches and repositioning of current products
• Building strong relationships with key channel partners, addressing their concerns, and ensuring their satisfaction with the company's products and services.

Go to Market Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategic channel portfolio solution plans to achieve revenue and growth targets in conjunction with Sales Leadership, Product Management Leadership and CertainTeed Retail Team.
• Leads product planning and definition to ensure the product delivers value to target customers, achieves portfolio objectives, brand positioning and channel segmentation/differentiation goals.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's Degree: BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Computer Science, or similar discipline required.
• 7-9 years of experience in product management, retail sales, business development or managing customer relationships
• Knowledge of building products and applications highly desired.
• Ability to travel - up to 20-25%

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, 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.

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, "Makingthe World a Better Home".

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.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle