Product Manager Hard Surface Flooring & Cabinetry
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Location:Houston Texas (On-site)
Our client is seeking a Product Manager to lead the development and growth of their hard surface flooring categoriesincluding hardwood SPC and laminateas well as our cabinetry product this role you will own product strategy coordinate sourcing analyze market trends support pricing initiatives and drive new product launches that strengthen their position in the residential flooring and cabinetry market.
You will collaborate closely with sales operations sourcing and marketing teams while serving as a key voice in determining which products are brought to market and how they are positioned for success. The ideal candidate combines flooring cabinetry or building products experience with strong analytical and organizational skills and thrives in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
- Own and grow product lines across hardwood SPC laminate flooring and cabinetry from strategy through execution.
- Lead new product development from concept through launch managing timelines specifications and cross-functional coordination.
- Analyze market trends competitive products and customer feedback to guide product assortment and portfolio decisions.
- Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams on product specifications factory coordination inventory planning and launch timelines.
- Support pricing strategy margin objectives and evaluate commercial performance across the product portfolio.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing on product positioning merchandising displays samples and launch materials.
- Deliver product training for internal teams distributors and customers.
- Manage product lifecycle activities including line extensions SKU rationalization and end-of-life planning.
- 35 years of product management experience preferably within flooring cabinetry or building products.
- Strong knowledge of hardwood SPC and laminate flooring products; cabinetry experience is a plus.
- Experience with product development sourcing and pricing strategy.
- Excellent analytical communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelors degree preferred.
- Experience within the residential flooring cabinetry or building products industry.
- Familiarity with overseas sourcing factory coordination and import/inventory planning.
- Experience supporting retail merchandising displays and sample programs.
- Working knowledge of pricing margin analysis and product line profitability.
- Develop expertise across the flooring and cabinetry product portfolio customer base and competitive landscape.
- Deliver a prioritized product roadmap and assortment strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Successfully launch at least one new product or product line extension on time and within scope.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve profitability through sourcing pricing or SKU optimization.
- Full-time on-site position.
- Approximately 1520% travel including factory visits customer meetings and industry trade shows.
- Collaborative environment with regular interaction across sales operations sourcing and marketing teams.
- Make a direct impact on a growing product portfolio with significant ownership and visibility.
- Partner with experienced cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market.
- Play a strategic role in shaping product direction and driving business growth.
They are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.