
The Product Manager leads the comprehensive product life cycle for Private Label roofing and waterproofing systems, including new product creation and packaging management. They act as a key liaison between manufacturing operations and external partners to manage contracts and drive sales growth.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least 5 years of experience in the roofing or building products industry. Proficiency in project management principles and enterprise-wide systems like SAP or D365 is required, along with strong presentation skills.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for development and management of the comprehensive product life cycle for Private Label, with a primary focus on but not limited to roofing membrane systems, insulation, coatings, and adhesives made by Polyglass for others.
Responsibilities:
Leads and manages product and development initiatives for Private Label/Co-brands and toll agreements with third parties, including but not limited to new product creation, packaging changes, product discontinuation, product changes, etc.
Partners with National OEM Sales Manager to manage existing Private Label and co-brand contracts and develops new ones to support business needs and to build and cultivate Private Label program(s).
Initiates and manages contracts and agreements in coordination with National OEM Sales Manager including NDA’s and Private Label/Co-Brand Agreements.
Regularly communicates and coordinates any product changes with Product Managers (i.e. Underlayments, Low-Slope Membranes, Coatings, etc.) and Associate Product Manager for Packaging, as required.
Acts as liaison between Polyglass manufacturing/operations and Private Label to communicate changes or updates within current and new product offering.
Partners with Private Label counterparts to evaluate opportunities and develop initiatives to grow sales within the current product offering.
Manages and leads all Private Label product trainings, regular virtual and on-site meetings, and additional company events or activities.
Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Roofing/Building products industry.
Minimum 5 years of experience of leading projects, following solid project management principles.
Minimum of 5 years of experience using enterprise-wide systems such Microsoft D365, SAP, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365 Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams (SharePoint), and PowerPoint.
Minimum 5 years of experience presenting and interfacing directly with cross-functional teams, Senior Leadership, and external customers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Private Label and roofing systems.
Experience running projects through Stage-Gate.
MBA preferred.
Polyglass USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative roofing membranes and coatings, specializing in low- and steep-slope applications with advanced self-adhered technologies.