Marine Coating Product Manager
Industry leader is looking for a degreed experienced marine coating product manager to join their team. If you have expertise formulating marine or industrial coatings, worked with developing the market strategy, and managing product lifecycle, this could be a great opportunity for you! Company offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth!
Duties :
- Develops and manages the product lifecycle process from the initial business case analysis all the way through the official introduction of the product / service
- Creates and implements detailed product strategies for marine / industrial coatings that aligns with business objectives
- Performs thorough market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape, using insights to inform product development and positioning
- Collaborates and works closely with R&D, manufacturing, sales, and marketing teams to develop and launch new products, utilizing timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
- Creates and develops strong relationships with key clients / customers and industry stakeholders to gather feedback, identify pain points, and drive customer satisfaction
- Provide and train sales teams with the necessary tools and support to promote and sell coatings
- Assist in developing sales collateral, product presentations, training, and trade shows
- Oversee product performance, pricing strategies, and profitability. Prepare forecasts and budgets to drive revenue growth
- Ensure all products meet industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to marine and industrial applications
- Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept through discontinuation, making data-driven decisions to optimize performance
- Inventory management, packaging, product quality issues, and thorough understanding of the competitive landscape
- Working knowledge of construction product specifications and detailing
- Provides consultation / expert advice to management, sales force, and contractors concerning the products, approvals, and competitive information
- Assist in training the new and seasoned members of the sales force, as well as contractors
Technical Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field
- 5-10+ years of experience in formulation of marine / industrial coatings and product management
- Expertise in marine product tanker market
- Subject matter expert understanding of marine or industrial coasting formulations and applications
- Successful record of product launches and market growth
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the marine and industrial sectors
- Ability to travel as need to meet customers overseas and overnight (25-30%) and attend industry events
13 days ago