Product Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Increase sales of the Flooring Group through new product development and/or new market opportunities for existing products/formulas.
• Responsible for all aspects of product development and introduction; from "concept" throughproduct introduction, and beyond.
• Coordinating all aspects of the developmental work with sales, customers, technical service, research and development, and manufacturing.
• Responsible for educating and training various technical service personnel, the sales force, the targeted distributor network, market segment, and/or industry, so that the targeted end users/contractors can be properly educated on the proper specification, application, and use of the material.
• The Product Manager plays a key strategic role in positioning the company, the product line as a whole, as well as, each product so that the "product line offering" can drive improved/increased sales and margins.
• Represent Bostik’s Flooring Group in industry associations, committees, trade shows, group presentations and hands-on product demonstrations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4 year degree. Would prefer Business, Chemical, or Technical degree.
• Must have strong written, verbal, and personal communications skills.
• Experience with adhesives or chemical product used in the construction industry is preferred.
• 5+ years of proven sales, marketing, or technical experience.
• Ability to work with people at all levels.
• Ability to make formal presentations to groups.
• Should have hands-on skills needed to perform field testing, mock-up installations and product demonstrations.
• Approximately 35% travel nationwide
• Must show the ability to complete projects with minimal supervision