Landscape Product Manager

Champion your future with Tarkett Sports!

We are seeking a Product Manager (Landscape) working from Calhoun GA (hybrid) and will be reporting to the Vice -President of Landscape in Calhoun GA.

The Landscape Product Manager will be responsible to co-ordinate and plan multiple projects simultaneously to ensure Landscape projects progress within scope schedule and budget for FieldTurf who a world leader in artificial turf with over 25000 installations is is is worldwide. It is the most trusted brand in the industry. Whether its football soccer baseball rugby or any other sport FieldTurf fields provide athletes with the safety and performance they need to perform at their best while giving field owners the durability they want to maximize the value of their investment. And it does not stop on the field FieldTurf is expanding their offering in landscape and development of new product offerings is critical to our future success. FieldTurf is part of Tarkett Sports a world leader in sports construction and surfacing. Providing architectural design full-scope construction services and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing systems Tarkett Sports delivers a seamless turnkey experience for its clients.

If youre looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact and grow your career with an industry leader this is your chance!

What Youll Do

• Coordinate internal and external third-party testing and certifications on products and sports fields.

• Act as the point of contact with external test laboratories clients and internal project management teams to ensure tasks are completed on time and on budget.

• Own the creation maintenance and distribution of all product specifications. Work with operations and sales teams on custom bidding specification requests and new product updates.

• Communicate internally and externally as it relates to changes in product certifications and specification documents.

• Collaborate regularly with Marketing Sales Innovation Project Management Supply Chain Accounting and Sample departments on all assigned product development (Compass) and product management projects. Present progress of assigned product development projects to the business as part of Compass process.

• Actively contribute to product-related planning and strategy discussions with the product team.

• Revamp/lead project technical review update calls.

• Leads product market fit valuations and correlating processes

• Report on key metrics for measuring product success as well as material requirements and; may make recommendations accordingly.

Experience & Education Desired:

• 3 years of product development experience.

• Bachelors degree.

• Experience in manufacturing environment; yarn extrusion and tufted products.

Tarkett Core Competencies for success:

Customer Focus Ability to have a true in-depth understanding of internal or external customer needs address these needs as a priority and seek solutions that benefit both parties.
Results Orientation Ability to strive towards ambitious goals despite challenges always aligning with business strategy and company values.
Leadership Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision foster engagement and create a sense of ownership across the organization.
Collaborative Working Ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders towards a shared goal while valuing others contributions and promoting open dialogue.
Analysis & Decision-making Ability to assess complex situations identify root causes generate solutions and make timely decisions.
Interpersonal Effectiveness Ability to engage with others constructively and efficiently in all circumstances while maintaining composure.
Organizing & Planning Ability to prioritize tasks effectively anticipate issues and utilize resources efficiently to accomplish goals.


Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits pay and retirement plan options!

• Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B ISIN FR000ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.