Associate Product Manager

The Associate Product Manager is responsible and accountable for supporting and driving the strategic growth of Gaco’s liquid applied waterproofing product category under the direction of the Sr. Product Manager. This includes providing clear and customer centric inputs to product development, product rationalization, market positioning, and market launch using a stage-gate process for all products in the Holcim Building Envelope Portfolio of that product category. This role also includes providing a centralized project management service to the organization and respective cross functional team.

ABOUT THE ROLE/WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Support the development and implementation of a

●    Comprehensive understanding of the liquid applied waterproofing markets Gaco competes in, both on a macro-economic and product-specific scale. In alignment with sales and management, analyze our product solution sales and profitability along our sales channels
●    Comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and the customer value of our product solutions.
●    Regular, strategic customer relationship strategy in alignment with sales to assess customer and industry needs and to identify strategic customer partnerships for launching new products
●    Life cycle strategy to optimize our existing product solution portfolio with a focus on optimizing cost, complexity and portfolio efficiency and effectiveness related to business impact.
●    Product solution roadmap to expand our product solution portfolio to drive growth through innovation and new product solutions. 

Execute
●    Strategies per agreed to timeline and KPIs
●    Continuous and regular customer interactions in alignment with sales strategies
●    Special projects as requested by management 

Ensure
●    Alignment with the organization, especially sales, field technical experts and management.
●    Effective and efficient communication to customers, working teams and management
●    Support of cross-functional projects as prioritized by the business
●    Support of marketing activities as prioritized by management
●    Support of pricing activities with market and competitive data in coordination with sales and management. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

●    BS degree in Engineering/Business or related field.
●    5 years of experience in Engineering/Technology/Marketing/Sales functions or related field.
●    Direct experience and knowledge of the construction industry, roof coatings or liquid applied waterproofing are preferrable.
●    Experience in a combination of the following areas: Project Management, Product Management, Product Development, Marketing & Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance for a Building Material supplier.
●    Experience in managing a portfolio of products related to the construction industry, B2B or Industrial goods. 
●    Travel required up to 25%
●    Data driven personality with strong interpersonal skills and analytical capabilities. Excel capabilities is a must.
●    Self-motivated can do attitude and ambition to have an impact on the business

WHAT WE OFFER

● Competitive Compensation
● Retirement Savings
● Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

● Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
● Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care 

● Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
● Paid Time Off and Holidays
● Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)

● Educational Assistance Program

Company Vehicle with expense accounts