Product Manager

Strata a division of Glen Raven, is recruiting for a Product Manager which will manage all new product launches and related functions for Strata North America, including but not limited to: mapping target market and customers, understanding all the technical and commercial data, defining product SKUs, stock requirements and identifying projects, customer visits (in some cases, jointly with market manager), assisting in marketing for new products (presentations, etc.), training Market Managers on sales strategy and value proposition, coordinating any testing / R&D need etc.

Perks and Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits


• Short Term & Long Term Disability


• 401 (k) Retirement Plan and Pension Plan


• Wellness Program


• Vacation & Holiday Pay

Responsibilities: 

• Take lead in managing any new product or sector launches in North America


• Map the current ecosystem including existing suppliers, market size, target customers & distributors, value proposition, pricing and commercial offers, typical projects and SKUs sold.


• Develop a launch strategy in conjunction with the General Manager


• Assist in marketing & branding activities including presentations, flyers, technical docs etc. as needed


• Meet customers & distributors to initialize sales, presentations, technical discussions along with the Market Managers


• Coordinate all testing and R&D needs for such products / sector requirements


• Represent Strata in public forums / bodies related to such products


• Train Market Managers on sales strategy, commercial process and value proposition


• Handover customer relations once product becomes more mature and focus on new product

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil / environmental engineering


• Additional Business certification preferred


• 10+ years of experience in the geosynthetics market in sales and/or technical roles with a focus in the environmental and/or renewable energy markets. Experience with geomembranes, drainage composites, non-wovens, woven geotextiles etc. are preferred.


• Broad technical and commercial knowledge about geosynthetics


• Good commercial acumen on product development and market creation


• Problem solving nature and a disciplined thought process in preparing a plan and executing it.


• Have existing relations in the geosynthetics industry


• Goal oriented approach with strong focus on milestones


• Strong executive presence with the ability to both think strategically and execute.


• A robust aptitude for leading through influence, setting direction, and delivering results.
  
  
  
  • Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
  
  
  • Exceptional problem-solving capabilities
  
  
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented working environment.
  
  
  • Dynamic thinker with the ability to handle evolving priorities.
  
  
  • An acute sense of detail matched by a “big picture” understanding.
  
  
  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain poise under duress.
  
  
  
  


• Proven leadership skills.
  
  
  
  • Demonstrable results building and leading teams.
  
  
  • Proven ability to develop, nurture, and grow key relationships both internally and externally.
  
  
  
  


• Proven experience with change management principles and a demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process from strategic planning through implementation and follow-through.


• Ambitious attitude with a demonstrable appetite to broaden one’s skills while growing a business.

Why Glen Raven:

Working at Glen Raven allows you to be part of a hard-working team proud to weave connections worldwide with some of the most trusted brands in textiles like Sunbrella®. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse voices, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@glenraven.com or 336-227-6211.