Product Line Manager

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of outdoor spaces with innovative decking solutions with Fiberon!

As a Product Manager you will be empowered to grow margin and profitability of our decking lines enabling Fiberon to meet overall financial objectives. You will provide thought leadership and direction to ensure we have the right products in the right channels with the right pricing architecture. You will have a deep understanding of the market and target customer groups to recommend strategies that will increase market share and profitability throughout the product lifecycle.  

This role is designated as a hybrid role which includes working at least 3 days per week (Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays) in our main office located in Deerfield IL to foster better collaboration connection and innovation Candidates should also be able to travel up to 25% of the time mainly to customer locations. 

YOUR ROLE:

• Create Product Strategies in collaboration with the Fortune Brands COEs and functions that align to and enable Fiberons strategic plan utilizing both an 80/20 and total product lifecycle management mindset. Articulate the strategy on what we should sell and innovate more or less of and how we will position our products in the different channels to market.
• Develop and execute annual product plans to meet growth market share and profitability goals. Manage trade-offs and balance conflicting demands to execute required initiatives to prune (exit) fix (cost quality) and grow (marketing product/omni channel strategy new product introductions) the product lines profitably.
• Determine product line pricing architectures and lead annual pricing strategy to maximize our profitable share across channels. Partner with   Revenue Growth Management sales analytics and finance teams to understand channel dynamics & competitive positioning set list prices and review the revenue and profit impact of price requests/changes. 
• Influence and educate the business on how we go to market.  Provide thought leadership and direction within and outside the organization for business technical or competitive issues on assigned product line/s.
• Develop new product/solutions/services objectives strategies and timelines to maximize market share growth.
• Champion the Voice of the Customer & Consumer by developing a thorough understanding of customer and market needs / trends.  Conduct competitive analysis and gain insight to product gaps or advantages.
• Responsible for providing a regular profit review of product line results with recommended actions to accomplish attaining market share revenue and profitability targets for assigned product range.  
• Effectively communicate and explain the rationale of product line strategies positioning channel needs financial impact priorities and customer requirements. 
• Provide sales and product training support to drive revenue and profitability goals of product line.  Attend industry-related trade shows sales meetings and maintain trade association contacts as needed.  Maintain a general understanding of pertinent industry standards to best position assigned product line.
• Support brand marketing / marketing services with product knowledge promotional strategies and tactics for assigned product lines.   Review content and messaging of all collateral materials and communications for assigned product lines.  Ensure the accuracy of product offering descriptions pricing etc. in all company communications.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in durable goods manufacturing including new product launch portfolio analysis product life cycle management category simplification and management of cross-functional teams
• Experience in product development marketing and promoting products through creative marketing processes with retail or trade partners
• Prior demonstrated success in developing product plans for retail and/or wholesale channels
• Various market segments and channel experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA in Marketing Business or related field
• Prior P & L experience
• Experience with commercial/multi-family building products and distribution specifications architects and faade design a plus

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $100000 USD -  $130000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience             professional achievement business need and location.  In addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands Innovations we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy) inclusive fertility / adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results market outperformance and growth which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at  to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts we invite you to voluntarily share your gender ethnicity and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at  and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.