PRODUCT MANAGER - PRIVATE LABEL

Position Summary: This position is responsible for development and management of the comprehensive product life cycle for Private Label, with a primary focus on but not limited to roofing membrane systems, insulation, coatings, and adhesives made by Polyglass for others.

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 National 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 National 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Roofing/Building products industry.

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Private Label and roofing systems.

• Experience running projects through Stage-Gate.

• MBA preferred.

• Experience using Sales Force and Power BI.

Polyglass is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified, leading manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for low- and steep- slope applications. Committed to adding value through innovation, Polyglass utilizes the most technologically advanced manufacturing process in the industry. With five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States, Polyglass can quickly respond to the needs of its customers and produce quality roofing and waterproofing products that are sustainable, reliable and durable. Our commitment is demonstrated daily by the people that work for Polyglass where the customers’ needs always come first.