Business Manager - Mortars & Tile, Stone Installation Systems

Mapei

• $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field preferred; MBA or advanced technical degree highly desired.
  • 3+ years in commercial product leadership or general management, with industry-related experience preferred.
  • 3+ years of direct people management experience, successfully coaching and developing managers.
  • Expertise in P&L management, financial forecasting, budgeting, and pricing strategies.
  • Experience in chemicals or manufacturing, with a focus on translating technical developments into business strategies.
  • Strong skills in strategic planning, project management, and relationship building.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage portfolio financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, and profitability targets.
  • Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps for established and new products.
  • Lead and coach Product Line Managers and operations support staff, setting clear goals and accountability.
  • Partner with R&D to prioritize product development and monitor compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product positioning and operational plans with business goals.
  • Ensure compliance with Business Management System (BMS) and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE or a competitive medical plan with minimal contributions.
  • 17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually, prorated in the first year.
  • 401K retirement plan with up to 6% matching.
  • Excellent dental and vision programs, flex spending accounts, and employer-paid life insurance.
  • Free tele-med physician services and various employee-centric perks.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs and discounted home/auto insurance options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Business Manager, Tile & Stone Installation Systems (TSIS) to lead the strategy, financial performance, and growth of our multimillion dollar product portfolio. Leading a team of Product Line Managers and an operations support professional, you will strengthen established products, drive innovation, and improve profitability across mortars and additives, screeds, grouts, self-leveling underlayments, patching products, exterior mortars, caulks, sealants, and care and maintenance products.

Responsibilities
  • Own portfolio financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategies, and profitability targets to drive revenue growth and margin expansion.
  • Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps over a three to five year horizon, balancing the modernization of established products with new product development, launches, and the retirement of mature products.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Product Line Managers and operations support staff, establishing clear goals and accountability for business results.
  • Partner with R&D to establish product development priorities and monitor scientific research, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to maintain product performance, compliance, and competitiveness.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to align product positioning, promotions, distribution strategies, operational plans, and key customer programs with business goals.
  • Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

What's in it for you
  • In this role, you will earn a competitive salary depending on your experience and qualifications.
  • This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is a variable percentage of your base salary, based on individual performance and company results.
  • FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
  • 17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
  • 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
  • Excellent dental and vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, and free tele-med physician services.
  • Various other company employee-centric perks and initiatives, including tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience. A degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline is preferred; an MBA or advanced technical degree is highly desired.
  • Minimum of three years of commercial product leadership, business management, or general management experience, including at least two years of industry-related experience. Experience managing established, high-revenue product portfolios is preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of direct people management experience, with demonstrated success coaching and developing managers.
  • Demonstrated expertise in P&L management, financial forecasting, budgeting, pricing, and margin optimization.
  • Experience in chemicals, manufacturing, or another technically complex or highly regulated industry, with the ability to translate technical and regulatory developments into business strategies.
  • Strong strategic planning, project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coordinate priorities across teams and hold project owners accountable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


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