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Carboline

Associate Product Manager - Architectural Coatings

Carboline Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · $75K–$95K/yr

Chemical Manufacturing · 501-1,000 employees

Oct 22
product-manager Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Support product development from ideation through launch using market insights and Stage-Gate processes, and conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy. Manage assigned product lines, collaborate with Creative and Marketing on positioning and go-to-market plans, and analyze category performance to recommend improvements to growth, profitability, and market share.

What they look for

Product Development Market Research Competitive Analysis Product Strategy Product Positioning Go-To-Market Planning Product Line Management Category Performance Analysis Data-Driven Decision-Making Profitability Analysis Cross-Functional Collaboration Communication Organization Strategic Thinking Initiative Management Marketing

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field and at least four years of relevant marketing or product management experience. Candidates should have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, a strategic and self-starting approach, and the ability to collaborate across functions; experience in coatings, building materials, or adjacent industries is a plus.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Stock Purchase Plan Vacation Sick Leave Parental Leave 401(k) Plan Company Match RPM Pension Plan Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Bonus Eligibility

Full description

Job Title: Associate Product Manager – Architectural Coatings

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Department: Product

Reports To: Senior Product Manager

Direct Reports/Manages others: No

Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

Responsibilities:

Support product development from ideation to launch, using market insights and Stage-Gate processes

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy

Collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams to execute product positioning and go-to-market plans

Manage assigned product lines, identifying opportunities for growth, optimization, and innovation

Analyze category performance and make data-driven recommendations to improve profitability and share

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

4+ years of relevant marketing or product management experience

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Self-starter with a strategic mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive initiatives forward

Experience in coatings, building materials, or adjacent industries a plus

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 (Bonus Eligible)

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.

We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

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