Product Mgmt Specialist-Window & Door

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Management Specialist to oversee the entire product portfolio for current and new window and door systems. Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, engineering, design, and manufacturing to ensure the successful organization of current products as well as development and launch of new products that meet market trends, customer needs and company goals.

Requirements:

• 4-year degree with a min. of 3 years of experience, or 2-year degree with a min. of 5 years of professional experience in the key job responsibility areas. 
• Professionally represent the company and able to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey product information to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Exceptional skills in organization, project management, stage-gate methodology and practices.
• Proven experience in product management, preferably in the window industry or related fields. Familiarity with construction, architecture, or building materials is required.
• Formal product management training/certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess market trends, competitor products, and customer needs. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive product development initiatives and motivate teams towards common goals. 
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions, customer preferences, and company priorities. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels at customer locations, from CEO to staff Engineers, Marketing and Sales personnel. 
• Varying degrees of travel required throughout the year but not exceeding 25%. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Strategy and Planning: 

·         Conduct market research to identify opportunities and trends in the window industry. Analyze competitor products and collect customer feedback to inform new product strategy.

·         Develop and implement strategic plans for the existing window product lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product goals with overall company objectives.

·         Develop marketing and technical, product white papers, bulletins and releases for internal and external sources. Develop tools for product education and sales initiatives including presentations in collaboration with marketing.

2. Customer Engagement: 

• Gather and analyze customer feedback to enhance existing products and identify opportunities for improvement or new features.

·         Work with sales to maintain customer centricity through voice of customer on products and services. 

3. Sales Support: 

• Provide support to the sales team with product knowledge, training, and marketing collateral. Collaborate on sales strategies to promote window products effectively. 

4. Operations: 

• Optimize product offering to maximize efficiency based on market requirements and determine the best leverage of existing products to satisfy market requirements that satisfy Operational efficiency requirements and strategies. 

5. Financial: 

• Acumen to understand and evaluate the effect Product Management decisions have on Capital Expenditures, Project ROI, conversion costs, inventory implications, and Gross Margin expectations. 

This position offers a dynamic and challenging opportunity for a results-driven individual with a strong background in product management. If you meet the specified requirements and are ready to contribute to our company's success, we encourage you to apply.