Product Manager

UZIN UTZ Group

$80K — $110K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 5+ years of product management or related experience in B2B industrial or construction sectors, preferably with flooring or adhesive products
  • Experience launching and managing products in North American markets
  • Strong technical aptitude for understanding product chemistry and installation methods
  • Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including R&D, sales, marketing, and supply chain
  • Strong analytical skills for building business cases and managing product profitability
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage product strategy and roadmap for assigned product lines
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities
  • Lead go-to-market planning for new products including pricing and collateral
  • Collaborate with R&D to translate customer needs into specifications
  • Partner with Sales to drive product adoption and key account support
  • Monitor performance metrics and suggest corrective actions
  • Manage product lifecycle and ensure accurate product data

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with generous employer cost share
  • Employer Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance Options
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match and fully vested
  • 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
  • 11 Paid holidays for 2026
Full Job Description
Work Location: Waco, TX - Possible Hybrid if located within the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, areas

Travel Requirements: 25%

Position Overview

The Product Manager supports the strategy, performance, and lifecycle management of assigned product categories within our flooring installation systems portfolio. This role involves market research, product planning, launch coordination, and sales enablement activities, with a focus on driving profitable growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and manage the product strategy and roadmap for assigned product lines.
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and guide decision-making.
  • Lead go-to-market planning for new products, including pricing, positioning, launch collateral, training, and sales enablement.
  • Collaborate with R&D/Technical teams to translate customer needs into product specifications and improvements.
  • Partner with Sales and channel partners to drive product adoption and support key accounts.
  • Monitor performance metrics (sales, margin, market share) and recommend corrective actions.
  • Manage lifecycle and SKU changes, ensuring accurate product data, packaging, and documentation.
  • Prepare business cases and financial models for new product investments or pricing changes.
  • Serve as the internal subject-matter expert for assigned products.

Qualifications/Experience/Competencies

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 5+ years of product management or related experience in B2B industrial, construction, chemicals, adhesives, or building materials. Experience in flooring industry or with adhesives/chemistry-based products is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience launching and managing products in North American markets.
  • Strong technical aptitude - comfortable learning product chemistry, installation methods, and performance specifications. Familiarity with regulatory and sustainability trends affecting building products.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and experience working with R&D, sales, marketing, and supply chain.
  • Strong analytical and financial skills - able to build business cases and manage product P&L.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to train technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Willingness to travel domestically for customer meetings, distributor trainings, and trade shows up to 25%.


Benefits
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance- with generous employer cost share
  • Employer Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance Options
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match and 100% vesting
  • 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
  • 11 Paid holidays for 2026

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