Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group is seeking a Product Manager to oversee its Private Label product portfolio. The role manages product life-cycle development, contracts, product changes, cross-functional coordination, training, and initiatives to grow Private Label sales across roofing and building product offerings.
Responsibilities
- Leads and manages product and development initiatives for Private Label/Co-brands and toll agreements with third parties, including but not limited to new product creation, packaging changes, product discontinuation, product changes, etc
- Partners with US OEM Sales Manager to manage existing Private Label and co-brand contracts and develops new ones to support business needs and to build and cultivate Private Label program(s)
- Initiates and manages contracts and agreements in coordination with US OEM Sales Manager including NDA’s and Private Label/Co-Brand Agreements
- Regularly communicates and coordinates any product changes with Product Managers (i.e. Underlayments, Low-Slope Membranes, Coatings, etc.) and Associate Product Manager for Packaging, as required
- Acts as liaison between Polyglass manufacturing/operations and Private Label to communicate changes or updates within current and new product offering
- Partners with Private Label counterparts to evaluate opportunities and develop initiatives to grow sales within the current product offering
- Manages and leads all Private Label product trainings, regular virtual and on-site meetings, and additional company events or activities
- Performs other duties as required
Skills
- Minimum Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Roofing/Building products industry is a strict requirement for this position
- Minimum 5 years of experience of leading projects, following solid project management principles
- Minimum of 5 years of experience using enterprise-wide systems such Microsoft D365, SAP, etc
- Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365 Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams (SharePoint), and PowerPoint
- Minimum 5 years of experience presenting and interfacing directly with cross-functional teams, Senior Leadership, and external customers
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record
- Travel requirement: 20% or more depending on location
- Experience with Private Label and roofing systems
- Experience running projects through Stage-Gate
- MBA preferred
- Experience using Sales Force and Power BI
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