Senior Product Manager (Manufacturing Products)

Sycamore, IL 60178

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Other Professional Job Number: 49975181 Compensation: $96000-135000 / year

Job Description

Overview: We are partnering with a privately owned manufacturing company with over 100 years of history to hire a Senior Product Manager. This role is ideal for candidates with experience managing industrial products sold through retail channels like Home Depot, Lowe's, or similar. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of end-user needs and be ready to take ownership of a multi-million-dollar product sector.

Job Title: Senior Product Manager (Manufacturing Products)
Location: Sycamore, IL (Hybrid: 4 days remote, 1 day in office)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $125,000–$145,000 base salary + 10% bonus

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation to discontinuation.
  • Develop product strategies based on market and competitive research.
  • Analyze competitive landscape including pricing, features, and innovation.
  • Define target audiences and create compelling value propositions.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to execute product marketing plans.
  • Partner with sales and channel teams to meet annual sales goals.
  • Implement pricing strategies across retail and distribution channels.
  • Support sales teams with product training and line reviews.
  • Ensure timely and profitable product launches.
  • Resolve development roadblocks with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
  • Conduct end-user research to identify pain points and inform product development.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies and coordinate launch execution.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of product management experience.
  • Proven success with consumer durable goods and industrial products.
  • Experience working with retail channels like Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.
  • Strong strategic skills including 80/20 analysis and product line simplification.
  • Manufacturing or product-driven company background.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k)
  • 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 2 voluntary days
  • 11 paid holidays
 
 
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Sabrina Herrera

Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.

As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.

Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.

Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.

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