Product Manager, Asphalt

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

The Asphalt Product Manager is responsible and accountable for the Asphalt Product P&L and driving the strategic growth of Elevate’s Asphalt product category. This includes providing clear and customer centric inputs to product development, product rationalization, market positioning, and market launch using a stage-gate process for all products in the Holcim Building Envelope Portfolio of that product category.

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Responsibilities of the Product Manager include:

Lead the development and implementation of a:

Comprehensive understanding of the asphalt markets Elevate is competing in, both on a macro-economic and product-specific scale. In alignment with sales and management, analyze our product solution sales and profitability along our sales channels
Comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and the customer value of our product solutions. Clearly define our product line & system value proposition vs competing products (TPO, EPDM, liquid asphalt etc) as well as market competitors.
Collaborate with stakeholders (R&D, sales, manufacturing, customers, distributors, specifiers, etc) to define a winning product line and system strategy.
Develop content for sales/technical tools (AIA presentations, training, sample specifications, etc) to help grow and drive sales. Monitor and track specification position, potential case studies, and “iconic” projects won.
Monitor and track warranted square footage, system sales (dollars and margin/square foot), customer behaviors, etc
Monitor and track product quality as well as product and system claims. Work with cross functional team to understand solution issues.
Work with marketing to develop product line marketing strategy. Responsible to develop technical & training content, as well as product launch strategy.
Lead a cross functional team with sales, marketing, R&D, procurement and manufacturing that meets regularly to drive product line progress and development.
Define product line sustainability strategy from formulation, procurement, manufacture, to install and end of life.
Regular, strategic customer relationship strategy in alignment with sales to assess customer and industry needs and to identity strategic customer partnerships for launching new products
Life cycle strategy to optimize our existing product solution portfolio with a focus on optimizing cost, complexity and portfolio efficiency and effectiveness related to business impact.
Product solution roadmap to expand our product solution portfolio to drive growth through innovation and new product solutions.

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Execute

Strategies per agreed to timeline and KPIs
Continuous and regular customer interactions in alignment with sales, strategies
Special projects as requested by management

Ensure

Continuous product line growth in sales and margin
On going product line maintenance, simplifying and reformulating as needed.
Grow and maintain product line “vitality” index.
Alignment with the organization, especially sales, field technical experts and management.
Effective and efficient communication to customers, working teams and management
Support of cross-functional projects as prioritized by the business
Support of marketing activities as prioritized by management
Support of pricing activities with market and competitive data in coordination with sales and management.

Required

BS degree in Engineering/Business or related field, MBA Preferred;
Direct experience and knowledge base in modified bitumen roofing products a must
10 years progressive experience in Engineering/Technology/Marketing/Sales functions or related field.
Experience in a combination of the following areas: Project Management, Product Management, Product Development, Marketing & Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance for a Building Material major supplier.
Experience in managing a portfolio of products related to Construction industry, B2B or Industrial goods.
Travel required up to 25%
Data driven personality with strong interpersonal skills and analytical capabilities. Excel capabilities is a must.
Can do attitude and ambition to have an impact on the business

WHAT WE OFFER

● Competitive Compensation
● Retirement Savings
● Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

● Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
● Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care

● Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
● Paid Time Off and Holidays
● Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)

● Educational Assistance Program

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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