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Product Manager

Quanex, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Rice Lake, Wisconsin, or Edina, MN . The Product Manager, Screens & Door Components, will be responsible for the life-cycle management of Quanex’s screens, screen doors and door components portfolio, including the development of new solutions and management of existing products. Key responsibilities include conducting voice of customer research, determining product requirements for new products, implementing go-to-market strategies, leading product launches, and maintenance of business activities including product training, RFP support, and productivity improvement initiatives. The Product Manager will develop a deep understanding of the screens/screen door and door components markets including market size, applications, competitive landscape, suppliers, and customer needs and utilize this market knowledge to identify new growth opportunities for Quanex. What We Offer

Competitive Salary and bonus potential 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Employer paid disability plans and life insurance Paid Time Off & Holidays Various Work Schedules Tuition support for degree and continuous education Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment What’s attractive about the Product Manager – Screens & Door Components position?

Ability to monitor the portfolio across the product life cycle Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment What Success Looks Like

Develop a deep understanding of market dynamics including competitive landscape, macro trends, competitor and supplier offerings, and customer needs for screens, screen doors and door components Lead new product development efforts including product strategy, business case development, forecasting, product requirements definition, cost targets, managing customer feedback process, and product launch for the screens and door components product line Monitor the portfolio across the product life cycle through product data analysis, including revenue, profit, demand, & market data and recommend changes to optimize customer value and financial results for the organization Responsible for understanding the competitive product & pricing in the market and how to position Quanex’s products against competitive solutions Contributor for the screens and door components pricing strategy and execution on new and existing products, including annual price recommendations Support the operations organization to manage and improve product quality and delivery Train the sales organization, distributor partners, and customers on Quanex’s screen products and door components as assigned Respond to daily inquiries from the sales organization to support new business opportunities and risk management Collaborate with marketing to develop & update new hardware collateral and sales tools to help drive awareness of Quanex’s solutions Your Credentials

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or engineering is desired, Marketing/Business/MBA is preferred. 5-7 years of professional work experience in B2B product management. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint. Experience partnering with external (customers) and internal partners (engineering, operations, supply chain) in the development and management of new and existing products. Previous exposure to or experience working in a manufacturing environment. Successful track record of problem solving, idea generation, and project execution. Prior experience in residential and/or commercial fenestration industry preferred. Cross-functional leadership – ability to lead complex projects involving stakeholders across multiple functions and facilities. Team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills. Strategic mindset with a focus on execution and delivery of results. Data analysis – ability to analyze data and recommend action based on the information. Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to flex between strategic and tactical activity. Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to work independently. The salary range for this position is $92,000 to $112,000 with bonus potential. About Quanex

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are a part of something bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive.

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