UZIN UTZ North America
Join Our Team as a Product Manager - (Chemical/Manufacturing Industry background)
Work Location:
Waco, TX
Travel Requirements:
25%
Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and strategic Product Manager to support the growth and lifecycle of our flooring installation systems portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding customer needs, analyzing market trends, and collaborating across teams to bring high‑quality products to market. If you are passionate about building products that deliver real value and want to grow into a subject‑matter expert in a technical, solutions‑driven industry, this is an exciting opportunity.
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
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 2025
Due to the high volume of applications, only those qualified for the position will be contacted.
Uzin Utz North America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Notice to recruitment agencies: UUNA does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any UUNA employee, location, or website. UUNA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.
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Work Location:
Waco, TX
Travel Requirements:
25%
Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and strategic Product Manager to support the growth and lifecycle of our flooring installation systems portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding customer needs, analyzing market trends, and collaborating across teams to bring high‑quality products to market. If you are passionate about building products that deliver real value and want to grow into a subject‑matter expert in a technical, solutions‑driven industry, this is an exciting opportunity.
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
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 2025
Due to the high volume of applications, only those qualified for the position will be contacted.
Uzin Utz North America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Notice to recruitment agencies: UUNA does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any UUNA employee, location, or website. UUNA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.
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