Sr Product Manager

Req ID:  11357  

Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions.  We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

 

Sloan has an immediate opening for a Product Manager based in either our Chicago or Franklin Park, IL facilities.  This Product Manager is responsible for product planning and marketing for our category of products including, flush valve, fixtures and related parts for the commercial restroom. In this role you will work with the sales team, channel partners, architects/engineers, facility managers, building owners and third-party partners to understand the unmet needs and challenges of connected buildings. You will also lead cross functional teams to develop a total solution and drive product direction and roadmap. In addition, you will develop a product manager, as a direct report, for future succession.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Provide internal and sales support to grow categories and support the direct sales team focused on these categories.
• Defines, collaborates and executes product strategy and roadmap for flush valve, fixtures and related parts product lines exceeding $100M in annual sales; includes new product development opportunity assessments and product enhancement recommendations and SKU rationalization. Develop annual strategic plans and multiyear product road map (Multi-Generation Product Plan), implement the approved plans through the strategic deployment process and measure its success.
• Serve as voice of the customer for product category and apply to the company's ability to meet or exceed customer satisfaction goals. Propose innovative products and solutions that leverage organization's competencies and aligns with the strategic plans. Develop sales plans with sales team and channel patterns and helps execute the sales plan.
• Complete responsibility of P&L of two or more product categories. Establishes pricing strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals. Achieve financial goals  relating to product revenue and margin that are aligned with the Company overarching financial goals; while managing expense budget.
• Establishes product forecast and relevant KPI for existing portfolio of products and new product introductions; ensuring stakeholder and leadership buy-in. Lead S&OP for the assigned product lines.
• Develops core positioning and messaging for product(s) that align with company Brand and positioning strategy. Develop and implement marketing programs, promotions, sales support and communication material aligned with Director of Marketing Communications leader. Analyze and report effectiveness and success of programs.
• Develops direct report Product line manager to take on P&L responsibility of a product category as well as develop as potential successor for the role.
• Identify competitive offerings in the market. Review their niche, approach, and success in the market. Assess their strengths and weakness. Evaluate the presence and relative importance of key product features. Develop and communicate competitive positioning and sales 'battlecard' for sales organization.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, business, engineering, or related field
• 8+ years product management experience
• Ability to travel 25-30% throughout North America primarily, but also globally.
• Ability to work and influence at all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated use of effective financial, analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; including persuasion and negotiation skills
• Experience in planning and project managing complex product launches
• Strong analytical skills with high level understand of business financials
• Strong decision-making ability and the ability to work in and build a team environment and lead cross functional team
• Strong strategic thinking