Product Manager - Beachwood, OH in Beachwood, Ohio at Master Builders Solutions Admixtures US, LLC

Master Builders Solutions is a global brand of advanced chemical solutions for construction. Our comprehensive portfolio includes sustainable concrete admixtures and underground construction solutions. We constantly strive to solve tomorrow’s challenges through our talented people, sound science, innovation, and communication with our global partners. We provide new solutions to satisfy industry demand for specific structure strengths while understanding the need for sustainability and environmental consciousness.

The Product Line Manager is a critical member of the Marketing and Product Line Management team responsible for driving growth, profitability, customer value, and market relevance across assigned product lines. This role is ideal for a commercially minded, technically curious, and highly motivated professional with experience in concrete, admixtures, construction materials, specialty chemicals, or a related technical industry.

The Product Line Manager will lead the development and execution of product line strategies, including product positioning, pricing strategy, lifecycle management, sales enablement, new product development, and competitive response. This position requires strong ownership, responsiveness, follow-through, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Technical Service, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Marketing Communications, and customers.

The successful candidate will manage assigned product lines as a business, translate market and customer needs into action, support the sales organization with practical tools and training, and drive initiatives from discussion to completion. This role may support any product category within the Product Line Management group, including admixtures, fibers, aesthetic solutions, specialty products, or other concrete-related technologies.

• Product Line Strategy and Growth Plans: Develop and execute product line strategies that support profitable growth, market differentiation, and long-term business objectives. Build product positioning, value propositions, competitive assessments, lifecycle plans, and technology roadmaps. Identify new business opportunities, market risks, and product gaps, and proactively develop action plans to address them.
  
• New Product Development: Lead cross-functional new product and solution development projects from concept through commercialization. Coordinate project plans, business cases, customer needs, performance targets, cost expectations, and launch requirements. Work closely with R&D, Technical Service, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure new product efforts are aligned with market needs and business priorities.
• Product Launch: Lead the end-to-end product launch process for assigned product lines. Develop launch plans, positioning, messaging, sales tools, training materials, and internal communication plans. Ensure Sales, Technical Service, and other stakeholders understand product features, value, target applications, competitive positioning, and customer benefits.
• Sales and Marketing Communications: Collaborate with Marketing Communications, Sales, and Technical teams to develop high-quality sales tools, promotional materials, presentations, product literature, competitive comparisons, and customer-facing resources. Participate in customer meetings, industry events, trade shows, and seminars to promote assigned product lines and support commercial growth.
• Partnerships and Value-Added Programs: Identify, develop, and support strategic partnerships, customer programs, and value-added initiatives that strengthen product line performance. Create programs and tools that differentiate product offerings, solve customer problems, and provide measurable value to customers and the business.
• Sales Development and Sales Training: Support product-based sales development and training by developing, distributing, and delivering product value propositions, technical-commercial guidance, customer presentations, and competitive positioning. Serve as a responsive and dependable resource for Sales and Technical Service teams.
• Supply Chain Linkages: Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Demand Planning teams to forecast demand, monitor product availability, support inventory planning, and address supply-related risks. Help ensure customer requirements and business priorities are supported through effective product line and supply chain coordination.
• Product Line Management Operating Expectations: Operate with strong ownership, urgency, and professional accountability. Acknowledge calls and emails in a timely manner, close the loop on commitments, propose realistic next steps when immediate resolution is not possible, and raise blockers early. Maintain consistent engagement with Sales, Technical Service, customers, and cross-functional partners to ensure product line priorities move forward and do not stall after meetings, reviews, or planning discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Construction Management, Materials Science, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree, MBA, or specialized training in construction, engineering, concrete technology, or business is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction materials, concrete, admixture, specialty chemicals, building materials, or related technical industry required.
• Experience in product management, sales, marketing, technical service, business development, research and development, or commercial management within a technical environment preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, product launches, pricing initiatives, product development projects, or business improvement plans is a strong asset.

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage assigned product lines as a business.
• High level of motivation, ambition, curiosity, and drive to grow within the product line management function.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to work across functions and all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking, including experience with market analysis, pricing strategy, product positioning, and profitability improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical product information into clear customer and sales value.
• Professional and polished presence with the ability to engage effectively with customers, Sales, Technical Service, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong follow-through, responsiveness, and accountability, with the ability to turn plans and discussions into completed actions.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and product line initiatives simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong understanding of market needs, field challenges, competitive dynamics, and product performance.
• Technical curiosity and willingness to build deep knowledge of concrete technology, admixtures, fibers, and related product applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, or other data analysis tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of the concrete, admixture, construction materials, or building products industry is strongly preferred

Travel

This position requires up to 30% travel, which may vary throughout the year depending on project needs and customer engagement.

Work Environment

The role primarily operates in a professional office environment, with regular use of standard office equipment and software. While most duties are performed at a desk, the position also involves occasional in-person customer interactions, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a polished, professional demeanor. The work environment is collaborative and dynamic, with opportunities to engage across departments and with external clients to support business needs.

Physical Demands

Primarily operates in an office environment, requiring prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and operation of standard office equipment. Occasional movement within the office is needed, including lifting items up to 10 pounds, bending, reaching, and standing to retrieve documents or supplies. Visual acuity for reading documents and performing repetitive hand and wrist movements is required, as well as occasional walking to other departments for meetings.

What We Offer:

As an employee of Master Builder Solutions, you will enjoy competitive health and insurance plans, robust retirement benefits with company-matching contributions, and continuous opportunities for learning and growth. Our work environment fosters collaboration, teamwork, and safety. We reward our employees with challenging and rewarding experiences, ongoing educational development, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Join our team and take ownership of your role while positively impacting our global organization.

We believe in empowering our employees to make informed decisions based on their experiences, taking ownership of their responsibilities, and driving positive action towards rewarding goals. Regardless of your role, we encourage you to provide leadership and contribute to the success of our company.

Build your career with Master Builders Solutions and be part of a dynamic and rewarding journey!

Master Builders Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other memberships protected by federal, state or local law.