Product Manager, Americas

*Please be aware that sponsorship for this position is not available, either now or in the future. *

Can you drive product development and have experience in the chemical industry? Do you understand the market, customers, and regulations? Come be part of a global team that defines product strategy!

As a Product Manager you will perform a range of activities to effectively market assigned products/services, such as leading all aspects of product development and design; setting prices; launching new products; overseeing advertising campaigns; and monitoring sales performance. Monitor, analyze, and evaluate market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to identify market opportunities for the products/services. Monitor, analyze, and evaluate product performance and customer feedback to generate new product ideas, identify product/service features that need to be changed to meet customer needs, and liaise with other areas of the organization (for example production, research, and development to implement these changes). Prepare sales forecasts and budgets; monitor sales volume, revenues, and costs against forecasts; and adapt plans to improve the sales performance of the products/services.

Here is more of what you can expect:

As our Area Product Manager Americas, you will define Hempel’s product strategy and roadmap for your area. You will follow up on actions taken to ensure our R&D pipeline is prioritized according to our product strategy and aligned with Hempel’s Double Impact Strategy.

You will be a key collaborator, working across commercial, R&D and segment teams. You will be commercially astute, evaluating ideas for new products & product improvements, while continuously ensuring profitability and rationalizing underperforming segment products.

What does it take to join the Hempel team?

We need a decisive leader who can collaborate at all levels. We expect you to be a project management expert, with a keen eye for detail. We are looking for a skilled product manager, able to prioritize and with a strong commercial focus.

Ideally you will have the following qualifications:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably within engineering or chemistry, or a business degree with a very strong technical flair
• Experience in the chemical industry
• Excellent project management skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with people at all levels
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Coatings or horizontal concrete Industry background
• Solid understanding of MS Office
• Based in Dallas, Texas (required)
• This role does not involve digital product management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision day 1
• 401k options, with match
• Flexible, hybrid schedule

Sound like a match?

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you'll join a team of passionate and motivated individuals and become part of a global family with over almost 7,000 colleagues around the world. We know that diversity brings strength to the workplace, and we're dedicated to making sure everyone feels valued and supported which shows in our collaborative work environment.

With offices and production sites in 80+ countries, you'll get plenty of chances for international exposure and career advancement. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your career to the next level, Hempel has something to offer. Get ready to be inspired by a company that truly cares about its employees and their professional growth. Come be a part of Hempel's mission to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions and unleash your full potential!

At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

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Application due

2024-12-31

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

Engineering, Production, Product Management, Project Management, Science, Strategy / Planning

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​