Strategic Product Manager

Company: Clopay Corporation

Position: Product Manager

Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire

Location: Mason, Ohio

Schedule: 8-5pm, M-F

Salary Range: $85,000/year - $110,000/year

Interview Process: 3 Rounds

Estimated Start Date: April 2026

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson:

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for a Product Manager in our Mason, Ohio location. Responsibilities include:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or engineering
  • Relevant work experience will be considered
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Marketing, Sales, or related field with 1-3 years relevant experience in product management
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proficient with the analytical side of Excel
• Collaboration with customers

Additional Skillsets:

• A BS or graduate degree and/or background in Fire Protection Engineering is desirable
  MBA
• Work experience in Fire Protection, Manufacturing, Construction or Building Materials preferred
• Understanding of StageGate, PhaseGate, or similar NPD processes
• Garage door experience is preferred

Job Description:

Clopay Corporation is a leading manufacturer of commercial closure products. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service as well as unsurpassed quality and innovative products. Our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Manager of our Rolling Products to develop, execute and own strategy for our product lines under Clopay, Cornell & Cookson brands. This role will be responsible for management of our current line, as well as future innovation. This will include developing a deep understanding of the assigned product and target segments to create plans for new product development efforts, product roadmaps and promotional initiatives as well as product management responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in new product ideation & commercialization, possess natural curiosity, and has the ability to deeply understand segmented audiences and translate their needs into our product marketing business strategy.

Essentials Functions/Accountabilities:

• Market research to identify new product and market opportunities and define them to the organization.
• Ability to create financial analysis, forecasts, pricing strategies and competitive analysis for new product initiatives.
• Own and perform product portfolio management for assigned segment, identifying potential gaps and prospects within channels and markets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to introduce new products to the market in accordance with launch schedules.
• Gather competitive intelligence and amass for easy reference.
• Utilize StageGate process for New Product Development initiatives
• Development of marketing plans including product launches, technical documentation, demonstrations, and promotions as required.
• Work with Sales and Marketing Communications teams to develop effective marketing campaigns for launched products.

Why Choose a Career With Us?

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.

Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
• Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer