Product Manager - job 3 of 3

ITW Commercial Construction is a leading manufacturer with a proven history of creating innovative fastening solutions used by the professional commercial contractor in concrete anchoring and flooring, drywall, metal building, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications. We take pride in our commitment to being a customer centric organization with operational excellence, superior service, and new product development that has guided the company through decades of growth by meeting the ever-changing needs of the commercial construction industry. Focusing on the needs of our end-users enables us to customize our product offering and service based on their requirements. ITW Commercial Construction encompasses the leading brands of Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (TruBolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA (Diamond Dowel®) with an overall history dating back to 1910.

CCNA is seeking a Product Manager to lead its concrete anchoring product portfolio, including the Tapcon and Red Head brands.

The Product Manager will manage and grow responsible product groups by developing, implementing and driving marketing/business strategies and tactical action plans, act as the voice of customer by using end user market research insights and macro market trends to effectively manage the product portfolio and drive new product commercialization. Responsibilities include market and product planning, new product development, financial analysis, market research, and marketing communications.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collect and synthesize customer insights and competitive intelligence through market research, and channel knowledge to identify key needs of targeted enduser segments.
• Use data driven information to create product roadmaps and value propostions that capitalize on key market opportunities.
• Drive the New Product Development process for new product lines including evaluation / advocacy of opportunities and primary driver of stage gate process through commercialization.
• Launch and commercialize new products, including forecasts, positioning, messaging, marketing collateral, sales materials, and training programs
• Develop and implement thorough price strategies and promotions to grow the business.
• Evaluate and report on product performance – sales volume, sell-through, margins, and market share
• Manage the product life cycle
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements / cost reduction efforts to reduce time to market and improve profitability.
• Manage the financial performance of assigned product categories by utilizing ITW toolbox philosophies and other key performance indicators.
• Contribute to long range and annual planning

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a comparable discipline; an MBA is a plus
• At least 3-5 years of progressive marketing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a brand or product management role
• Knowledge/experience with marketing principles and critical thinking growing businesses
• Financial acumen to analyze financial results and new market opportunities
• Experience managing industrial manufactured products, pricing, new product development and promotion is preferred
• Strong team/project management, communication, and presentation skills

Competencies:

• Business Acumen - Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand, analyze, and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
• Driving for Results - Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
• Driving Execution - Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.
• Building Strategic Work Relationships - Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a construction environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but may be much higher when exposed to construction areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in construction areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.