Product Category Manager, Center Township, near Pittsburgh, PA - ARDEX Americas

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com) is at the forefront of the construction industry, providing high-performance, innovative, and responsible building solutions globally. We’re a blend of experienced professionals and motivated new talent, creating a culture where stability meets growth, ambitions are nurtured, talents celebrated, and potential unlocked.

As PRODUCT CATEGORY MANAGER, you will be responsible for the performance of the ARDEX Tile and Stone Installation Systems category, including sales, profit, new product commercialization, innovation, marketing and promotion including new product commercialization, product innovation, marketing and promotion, and sales / profit.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience within product and brand management, together with developing and launching new products commercially.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Development and Marketing, this is a full-time position located at our corporate campus 20 minutes North of Pittsburgh International Airport, nestled amidst the tranquil beauty of Raccoon Creek, with the convenience of free parking.

Key responsibilities

• Manage product segment across all channels in a way that achieves market share, sales and profitability targets - focus: Tile and Stone Installation category (future categories as assigned).
• Work in partnership with Marketing and Business Managers to help drive Sales and Gross Margin of assigned product category.
• Help lead NPI and commercialization process for ARDEX North America;
• Research new markets and trends
• Understand and track competitive environment, trends, products and market needs
• Benchmark existing product line versus competition, defines and fills gaps
• Drive commissioning process of new products with R&D
• Maximize use of global product catalogue (global cross selling)
• Lead cross functional NPI team, follows NPI process for all product development
• Coordinate with other departments including R&D, Operations, Production and Technical
• Implement product strategy, along with business managers, regional sales managers and marketing managers, aligning with the corporate strategic objectives.
• In collaboration with the corporate marketing team, be responsible for development of a broad product marketing strategy, including brand, product, position, channel and promotion.
• Possess a strong technical understanding of assigned ARDEX products and systems.
• Develop and implement effective value propositions/messaging to drive and support sales efforts.
• National and regional promotions development and implementation oversight.
• Develop and implement communications strategies that align with ARDEX strategic initiatives.
• Oversight of product packaging, design and production, as well as the development of marketing materials including; literature, technical data sheets, website, digital and promotional materials.
• Align budget within program goals and expectations.

Keyword: Product Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Manager, Product Manager, Product Development
Required Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in marketing, business development and/or product category management
• Understands financials associated with product costs, budgets, pricing and impact on profitability
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously, work under deadline pressure, excellent project management skills
• Strong focus on understanding customer requirements and value propositions
• Ability to execute sales presentations and have direct interaction with customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, results driven
• Accountability, dependability, responsiveness, and teamwork are essential
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite
• Ability to undertake national travel including overnight on occasion
• Additional language skills a plus
• Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license
• Demonstrates ARDEX Values: Fuel Passion, Drive Innovation, Embody Integrity, Embrace Responsibility, and Build Belonging

Education

• Minimum four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Vision, Medical (starting 1st day of the month after hire), Dental insurance
• Wellness Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance program
• Discounted gym memberships
• Flexible work initiatives
• Pet insurance & more!

From: ARDEX Americas