Shaw Industries
Job Title
Product Category Director, Tile & Stone
Position Overview Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces, and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation, and operational excellence, the company takes a people‑centered, customer‑focused, and growth‑minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo, and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
Responsibilities
Define and execute a multi‑year growth strategy to increase Shaw’s market penetration in tile & stone, with particular focus on builder and specialty retail channels.
Streamline and simplify the product portfolio, driving SKU efficiency, financial discipline, and profitable growth.
Collaborate with design and brand teams to launch new, consumer‑relevant tile and stone products across Shaw’s residential portfolio.
Partner with global vendors and sourcing teams to ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and differentiated product design.
Lead go‑to‑market strategies that enable Shaw to compete with large tile manufacturers, leveraging innovative approaches to showroom presence and channel support.
Equip Shaw Floors’ retail partners and builder accounts with the right product mix and tools to grow tile and stone sales alongside other hard surfaces.
Mentor and lead direct reports, fostering strong execution and career development.
Monitor competitors to ensure Shaw’s offerings remain competitive and differentiated.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree and 5+ years experience in product management or product category leadership within a hard surface business or other relevant equivalent experiences.
Preferred Experiences
Deep understanding of the tile and stone business, including vendor networks, channel strategies, and competitive dynamics.
Product, category, sales or marketing experiences, preferably in tile and stone.
Experience working for tile/stone manufacturers, specialty tile retailers, or as a buyer/merchant at a large home center strongly preferred.
Strong financial acumen and demonstrated success in portfolio optimization and growth.
Collaborative leader with proven ability to drive cross‑functional initiatives and deliver results.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with the latest market trends and consumer preferences.
Competencies
Make Effective Decisions
Demonstrate Customer Orientation
Drive Results
Lead ChangeCoach & Develop Others
Work Shift 8 Hr non‑rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM. Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Position Overview Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces, and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation, and operational excellence, the company takes a people‑centered, customer‑focused, and growth‑minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo, and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
Responsibilities
Define and execute a multi‑year growth strategy to increase Shaw’s market penetration in tile & stone, with particular focus on builder and specialty retail channels.
Streamline and simplify the product portfolio, driving SKU efficiency, financial discipline, and profitable growth.
Collaborate with design and brand teams to launch new, consumer‑relevant tile and stone products across Shaw’s residential portfolio.
Partner with global vendors and sourcing teams to ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and differentiated product design.
Lead go‑to‑market strategies that enable Shaw to compete with large tile manufacturers, leveraging innovative approaches to showroom presence and channel support.
Equip Shaw Floors’ retail partners and builder accounts with the right product mix and tools to grow tile and stone sales alongside other hard surfaces.
Mentor and lead direct reports, fostering strong execution and career development.
Monitor competitors to ensure Shaw’s offerings remain competitive and differentiated.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree and 5+ years experience in product management or product category leadership within a hard surface business or other relevant equivalent experiences.
Preferred Experiences
Deep understanding of the tile and stone business, including vendor networks, channel strategies, and competitive dynamics.
Product, category, sales or marketing experiences, preferably in tile and stone.
Experience working for tile/stone manufacturers, specialty tile retailers, or as a buyer/merchant at a large home center strongly preferred.
Strong financial acumen and demonstrated success in portfolio optimization and growth.
Collaborative leader with proven ability to drive cross‑functional initiatives and deliver results.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with the latest market trends and consumer preferences.
Competencies
Make Effective Decisions
Demonstrate Customer Orientation
Drive Results
Lead ChangeCoach & Develop Others
Work Shift 8 Hr non‑rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM. Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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