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About the Role

The Product Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and driving sales and profitability of Westlake Royal Building Products’ brands, both existing and new products, within the Roofing Solutions Category. This position will support the Roofing Solutions Category with market research and market analysis, contribute to product strategy, oversee project implementation, and ensure the successful launch of products. The Product Manager will collaborate with sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, engineering, and operations to achieve revenue and profitability goals.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Product Manager and Associate Director to set product and marketing strategy for the Roofing brands of the Westlake Royal Building Products Product Portfolio
• Full P&L responsibility for managed product lines
• 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.
• Set strategic pricing for products and function as an advisor for other price negotiations within the Sales function.
• Manage all pre-product launch activities including beta jobs and early-stage activities coordinated with Sales.
• Lead and/or support cross-functional teams including members from Manufacturing, R&D, Finance and Sales
• Work in partnership with respect to activities for the marketing programs, including 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, spending, and variances for projects or activities related to assigned product lines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other related fields
• A minimum of 5 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
• Building materials experience desired, but not required
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently but also hold self and others accountable to create results through disciplined execution, particularly in a team environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Project management skills, and sound understanding of marketing principles
• Demonstrated level of effective problem-solving skills
• Effective project management skills, solid understanding of marketing principles
• Advanced knowledge of MS office, sales reporting tools, and web-based applications required
• Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with JDE preferable

Skills

• MS office
• sales reporting tools
• web-based applications
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• JDE

Location

• Phoenix, AZ
• Lake Wales, FL
• Okeechobee, FL
• Denver, CO
• Rialto, CA
• Lathrop, CA
• Henderson, NV
• Corona, CA

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5 years of marketing, sales, or related experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related fields

About the Company

• Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.
• Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.
• Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.

Equal Opportunity

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