Product Manager

Classification:

Salary

Job Description:

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty?

At LATICRETE International, we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We’ve been in business for 70 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries. The Hartford Business Journal even named us one of Connecticut’s top family-owned companies in 2017!

We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!

Just some of our benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

Overview:

Key product development and product line management position responsible to coordinate market needs with company innovation initiatives to increase sales, profit and market share.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Responsible for all functions relating to assigned product lines which include:

• Responsible for assigned product line P&L.
• Responsible for developing and implementing the 3 year product line strategy.
• Conduct market research to identify and define new product ideas as well as line extensions for assigned line.
• Responsible for leading a cross functional team, following “stage gate” process, to bring new products from concept to commercialization.
• Provide line product forecasting for new sku’s.
• Evaluate overall line financial performance, work with adjacent departments to improve product line turns and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Responsible for all packaging, advertising and other collateral materials for assigned line.
• Conduct annual sku rationalization analysis and direct product cost down efforts.
• Coordinate all aspects of product development and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Product Development procedures, to include: R & D, Technical Services, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales Training.
• Performs other directly related appropriate duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives.

Job Specifications/Skills:

• 3-5 years product marketing experience in building or industrial products field.
• Experience in product development, understanding of product development process.
• Knowledge of construction materials and techniques.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams.
• Excellent communications & presentation skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Strong presentation and written skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Intermediate knowledge of and functional proficiency in ERP and CRM systems; Oracle EnterpriseOne and CRM OnDemand preferred.
• Physical strength to lift and carry minimum of 25 pounds.
• Second language preferred.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.

Travel:

• Up to 30%, including international.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.