Water Street Brass
Base Pay Range
$75,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr
Product Manager – Luxury Door & Cabinet Hardware *This is a hybrid position based out of Buffalo, NY, providing remote and on-site support to our company in Jamestown, NY. Travel to Jamestown is expected at least twice per month.*
About the company Water Street Brass, located in Jamestown, NY, is a leading manufacturer of premium decorative hardware and door entry systems. We proudly make beautiful custom hardware for high‑end showrooms and leading designers in North America.
About the role We are experiencing significant growth and need to expand our product and marketing team. As we strategically expand our capacity to meet the demands of our discerning clientele, we are in search of a dynamic and motivated Product Manager. The ideal candidate is passionate about driving product development and supporting the current product portfolio by becoming an expert on the product line and competitive landscape along with building partnerships across the organization. They will also possess the ability to analyze data and understand the meaning behind the data to create successful product strategies. The Product Manager reports to the General Manager of Water Street Brass with a dotted line to the Director of Marketing and works closely with the Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams to develop great products for our customers and launch them successfully into the market. In addition, the product manager will play a role with marketing and promotions, communications to sales staff and customers, inventory management, generating reports and analysis.
Responsibilities
Project management of new product development and portfolio management.
Partner with the Director of Marketing to set and implement product line strategic plans, analyzing competition, market conditions, customer needs and requirements, and competitive gaps.
Partner with the Director of Marketing to develop annual promotion, communication, and advertising plans for assigned product channels and customer segments.
Generate reports and analysis on product sales trends, margin reports, and other key metrics.
Actively pursue market and product intelligence through regular contact with customers, sales staff, and end users.
Work with Outside Sales, Agency Sales, Inside Sales, and Customer Service to provide training on product features, benefits, target customers, and act as a first point of contact for the product line.
Collaborate with operations and sales teams to drive projects and programs that continually improve and grow margin and overall sales performance from a customer and product level.
Address operations issues such as quality, on‑time delivery, cost, packaging, and product improvement.
Collaborate with sourcing and engineering staff and vendors to obtain parts, samples, and other materials in a timely manner.
Efficiently manage the product portfolio life cycle through SKU rationalization and portfolio vitality.
Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs.
Minimal travel – likely 2–3 U.S. trips a year; potential for 1–2 overseas trips a year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Management.
At least 3 years of experience within the construction materials industry (plumbing products a strong plus) or product management.
Relevant experience with product development and product management in building materials.
Relevant experience with channel marketing.
Knowledge and understanding of financials; ability to problem‑solve, think logically, and work independently.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Collaborative ability across functions, working effectively with sales, customer service, engineering, and product/marketing teams.
Positive attitude and consistent leadership by example.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet established deadlines.
Time‑management skills for time‑sensitive projects.
Self‑driven confidence with creative thinking.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Discretionary bonus
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
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Product Manager – Luxury Door & Cabinet Hardware *This is a hybrid position based out of Buffalo, NY, providing remote and on-site support to our company in Jamestown, NY. Travel to Jamestown is expected at least twice per month.*
About the company Water Street Brass, located in Jamestown, NY, is a leading manufacturer of premium decorative hardware and door entry systems. We proudly make beautiful custom hardware for high‑end showrooms and leading designers in North America.
About the role We are experiencing significant growth and need to expand our product and marketing team. As we strategically expand our capacity to meet the demands of our discerning clientele, we are in search of a dynamic and motivated Product Manager. The ideal candidate is passionate about driving product development and supporting the current product portfolio by becoming an expert on the product line and competitive landscape along with building partnerships across the organization. They will also possess the ability to analyze data and understand the meaning behind the data to create successful product strategies. The Product Manager reports to the General Manager of Water Street Brass with a dotted line to the Director of Marketing and works closely with the Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams to develop great products for our customers and launch them successfully into the market. In addition, the product manager will play a role with marketing and promotions, communications to sales staff and customers, inventory management, generating reports and analysis.
Responsibilities
Project management of new product development and portfolio management.
Partner with the Director of Marketing to set and implement product line strategic plans, analyzing competition, market conditions, customer needs and requirements, and competitive gaps.
Partner with the Director of Marketing to develop annual promotion, communication, and advertising plans for assigned product channels and customer segments.
Generate reports and analysis on product sales trends, margin reports, and other key metrics.
Actively pursue market and product intelligence through regular contact with customers, sales staff, and end users.
Work with Outside Sales, Agency Sales, Inside Sales, and Customer Service to provide training on product features, benefits, target customers, and act as a first point of contact for the product line.
Collaborate with operations and sales teams to drive projects and programs that continually improve and grow margin and overall sales performance from a customer and product level.
Address operations issues such as quality, on‑time delivery, cost, packaging, and product improvement.
Collaborate with sourcing and engineering staff and vendors to obtain parts, samples, and other materials in a timely manner.
Efficiently manage the product portfolio life cycle through SKU rationalization and portfolio vitality.
Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs.
Minimal travel – likely 2–3 U.S. trips a year; potential for 1–2 overseas trips a year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Management.
At least 3 years of experience within the construction materials industry (plumbing products a strong plus) or product management.
Relevant experience with product development and product management in building materials.
Relevant experience with channel marketing.
Knowledge and understanding of financials; ability to problem‑solve, think logically, and work independently.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Collaborative ability across functions, working effectively with sales, customer service, engineering, and product/marketing teams.
Positive attitude and consistent leadership by example.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet established deadlines.
Time‑management skills for time‑sensitive projects.
Self‑driven confidence with creative thinking.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Discretionary bonus
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
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