Job Description

The Product Manager is accountable for managing a group of products in alignment with the Global strategy by analyzing the market and portfolio and collaborating with other business functions throughout the product lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ambassador of Market Needs for the PM Organization

• Perform competitive benchmarking on all products as needed to maintain portfolio competitive advantage and provide talking points regarding the value of our products.
• Collect information about problems, products and applications that are needed in the different markets across our subsidiaries.
• Champion for applications with an understanding of the global view.
• Prepare Product Proposal documents to consolidate market needs and communicate the solution or product vision to the project team.
• Review sales patterns of current product offering to determine market trends.

Project Based Work (Product Engineering Process and Product Portfolio Management)

• Responsible for proposal of products to be phased out from Schluter’s product portfolio.
• Responsible for the quality of the input provided to the global organization (Product Engineering Process database and Product Idea Database).
• Responsible for creating the Go-to-Market Launch strategy, training, and demo plan.

Validate and Communicate Product Information

• Collaborate with all Schluter departments as it pertains to the product life cycle, and New Product Development (R&D, operations, technical, legal, marketing, customer service, customer relations, and sales) to develop necessary market requirements, documentation, product position, literature, and go-to-market launch strategies.
• Communicate the understanding of global applications and benefits as well as transferring them to subsidiary locations.
• Accountable for Product Management topics, transcription, adaptation, and communication of product information including technical content, messages to customers, with language translation as needed.
• Key stakeholder in Product Information Management process on a global basis
• Review and provide feedback for all product marketing materials (technical literature, sales brochures, samples, videos, website, etc.)

Monitor and Analyze Industry Status

• Perform competitive benchmarking on products in the Schluter Portfolio – work with other product owners and corresponding R&D and Technical disciplines.
• Continuous review of innovations and new practices as an Innovation Team Expert.
• Recommend product ideas based on industry problems, competitor advantages and gaps in our product portfolio that fulfill our system strategies.
• Where necessary, monitor industry codes, standards, and certifications for changes that impact Schluter System products.
• Analyze impacts and inform Product Management through detailed reporting.

Requirements

· Previous product management, project management, or technical experience

· Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing or equivalent work experience

· Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management

· Ability to coach, mentor, and train other team members

· Positive and personable attitude with a desire to learn

· Self-starter with a visionary and entrepreneurial spirit

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in person and remote

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

· Ability to travel nationally and internationally

· Willing to relocate to requested region (Plattsburgh, NY)

COMPANY BENEFITS

· Competitive Compensation

· Generous Paid Time Off

· 10 Paid Holidays

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Biannual Bonus Program

· 401k with Company Match

· Company Paid Life Insurance

· Annual Reviews and Merit Based Raises

· Room for Advancement and Career Growth

Schluter Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. We’re looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG and want to be part of what makes our products extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees, suppliers, and customers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy and everyone should benefit.
"Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done" Werner Schluter, Founder
Are you interested in a truly unique and special company? Hear from our employees on what it means to be part of the Schluter family: http://www.schluter.com/careers Then if you’re ready to see life in Orange, talk to us about this career opportunity at Schluter Systems.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions in this job grade, with the final offer depending on factors like experience, education, location, and other relevant considerations. Additionally, this role qualifies for extra benefits beyond the base pay range mentioned.

At Schluter Systems, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and ensures all individuals are valued and supported, without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and transfers. All employment decisions at Schluter Systems L.P. are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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