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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
YOU
As a Group Product Manager, you will Manage a group of Product Managers and product matters related to Mechanical Anchors for concrete in order to meet established company targets. You will synthesize the customer cues, industry and the market needs to create products that profitably grow the Mechanical Anchor product segment. You will collaborate with Product Managers, sales managers and focus market committees to prepare an annual product line business plan that is based on well-defined product market research, detailed product information, price points, sales forecasts, special features of new and existing products. You will coordinate with selling branches to recommend pricing and initial channels of distribution. You will also lead the development of new mechanical anchor products by coordinating interdepartmental teams (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Quality, Sourcing, and Production) to develop, launch and drive sales of new products ensuring execution is in line with the project plan.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
General responsibility for managing a mechanical anchor product portfolio. (20%)
Work with customers, sales, Product Managers and R&D/engineering to identify and develop needed products and product applications within the assigned lines. (20%)
Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. (10%)
Develop new product definition, financial analysis of the opportunity and development timeline. (10%)
Work with marketing to develop appropriate marketing material to support the product portfolio throughout the product life cycle to maximize product revenue. (10%)
Manage the product life cycle including product rationalization, profitability and future requirements based on market changes. (10%)
Lead product training of Simpson personnel and assist in training activities at branches for customers as needed. (5%)
Work with sales and regional engineering personnel to advance industry knowledge and relationships. (5%)
Work in the field to look for product and application opportunities from internal and external sources. (5%)
Strategically work with industry related organizations within assigned product line purview to maximize impact of Simpson product revenue. (5%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
- 8 years related experience in product management or product development.
- 5 years experience with mechanical anchor products.
- 2 years experience managing others.
- Career Level: Must possess strong industry knowledge in concrete anchoring and have the ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. May make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions.
- Vision: Proven ability to exhibit a growth mindset. Must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.
- Communication / Team Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively with all areas of the company and facilitate discussions and debate, mediate conflict, and nurture a collaborative, cross-functional team.
- Math: Ability to calculate and analyze figures and amounts such as interest, market pricing, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Solid understanding of business financials.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
This job requires domestic travel up to 25% of the time. Travel will increase if this is a remote position.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position is located in Gallatin, TN, and is available to work remote.
RELOCATION
Relocation may be considered
PAY
$102300 - $138100 / year
- Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.
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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
- Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
- Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.
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