About the position
NCH is established, yet growing and we are seeking a Product Manager to join our LSP Products Group Division. In this significant role, the Product Manager will not only focus on increasing the profitability of existing products, but will also be developing new products that will have a significant impact on our future growth. The position requires a unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. If you are looking for an opportunity to impact a business by creating your own growth opportunities, then join our LSP team as our new Product Manager where our future begins with you!
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and opportunities for product innovation.
- Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes.
- Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
- Provides source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives.
- Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product reports and analyses; answering questions and requests.
- Facilitates inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules.
- Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
- Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales and production.
- Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; costing special and customized orders.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Requirements
- Strong product marketing / marketing work experience - preferably with 4+ years of product development experience in a leadership capacity.
- 4 years degree, with MBA strongly preferred.
- Excellent networking skills, especially with regard to distribution channels and social media.
- Skilled in negotiating, influencing others.
- Building industry or B to B experience preferred.
- Strong technical & analytical skills.
- Strong strategic planning skills.
- Strong communicator, with strong presentation skills.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, navigate ambiguity and balance competing demands.
Benefits
- Employee-centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams)
- Family-first attitude (work-life balance support, flexible hours)
- Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open-door policy)
- Growth-oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas)
- Paid vacation and holiday leave
- Wellness initiatives (on-site fitness facility and cafeteria, treadmill conference room, walking trail)
- Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations)
- Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies)
- Personal and professional development and growth
- Tuition reimbursement
- Financial wellness (retirement options, 401(k) match, employee credit union)
- Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability)
