Product Development Specialist - Vinyl Siding Products

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SUMMARY

As the Product Specialist for Westlake Royal Building Products’ (WRBP) Vinyl Siding brands, you will be responsible for managing the product lifecycle of both existing and new products within the category. This position will contribute to product strategy, oversee project implementation, and ensure the successful launch of products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet market needs and align with our company's strategic goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with Senior Product Manager and Associate Director to set product and marketing strategy for the Vinyl Siding brands of the Westlake Royal Building Products Product Portfolio

• Manage inbound product suggestions with the Senior Product Manager

• Work with R & D Engineering Manager to make sure projects are listed and prioritized

• Document product changes and work with cross functional organization to manage sku set up of new items

• Product planning and execution throughout the product life cycle, including capturing the voice of the customer (channel and end-users), defining the strategic direction of the product(s) and then implementing that vision

• Provide effective and timely communications to internal and external customers

• Ensure annual sales and profit targets are met/or exceeded

• Manage all pre-product launch activities including beta jobs and early-stage activities coordinated with Sales

• Work in partnership with respect to activities for the marketing programs. This includes product specific planning, developing, implementing and maintaining all marketing programs or projects

• Key gatherer of market intelligence, competitive intelligence, competitive news and other market indicators – and then share that information widely to the organization

• Represent product at industry trade shows, industry associations, customer events, internal and external training

• Participate in annual budget creation and manage budget forecasts, spends, variances for projects or activities related to assigned product lines

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA Degree in business or engineering

• At least 2-3 years of marketing, sales or related experience

• Experience in stage/gate process a plus

• Proven track record of success thriving in an energetic, fast paced work environment

• Previous experience with high end products required; building materials experience desired, but not required

• Effective project management skills, solid understanding of marketing principles

• Demonstrated strong communication skills with high problem-solving skills

• Advanced knowledge of MS office, sales reporting tools, and web-based applications required

• 25% travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (must be able to see and distinguish colors), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.  Some of the work may be required in the operating units and job sites which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel and auto travel is required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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