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Location

Gallatin, TN | United States

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Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture .

YOU

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for managing product matters related to the assigned product lines throughout the product life cycle, from strategic planning to tactical activities, and aligning the strategies for the product with those of the organization. You will synthesize the customer cues, industry and the market needs to create products that profitably grow the product segment you manage. You will prepare an annual product line business plan that is based on well-defined product market research, detailed product information, price points, sales forecasts, special features of new and existing products and coordinate with selling branches to recommend pricing and initial channels of distribution. You will also lead the development of new products within your line by managing interdepartmental teams (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Quality, Sourcing, and Production) to develop, launch and drive sales of new products ensuring execution is in line with the project plan.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Responsible for managing assigned portfolio of products throughout product life cycle. (20%)

Work with customers, sales, R&D/engineering to identify and develop needed products and product applications within their assigned lines. (10%)

Develop new product definition, financial analysis of the opportunity and development timeline. (10%)

Work with marketing to develop appropriate marketing material to support the product portfolio throughout the product life cycle to maximize product revenue. (10%)

Manage the product life cycle including product rationalization, profitability and future requirements based on market changes. (10%)

Lead product training of Simpson personnel and assist in training activities at branches for customers as needed. (10%)

Work with sales, focus market committees, and regional engineering personnel to advance industry knowledge and relationships within associated product portfolio. (10%)

Regularly work in field to look for product and application opportunities within the associated product portfolio from internal and external sources. (10%)

Strategically work with industry related organizations within assigned product line purview to maximize impact of Simpson product revenue. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university; or equivalent years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-year related experience and/or training in product management.
• Minimum 2-year Experience with the assigned product lines.
• Sequent Product Management Certification (SPMC) preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint and Excel).
• Possesses Core Competencies:
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
  • Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
  • Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Vision : Must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality
• Communication / Team Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively with all areas of the company and facilitate discussions and debate, mediate conflict, and nurture a collaborative, cross-functional team
• Math : Ability to calculate and analyze figures and amounts such as interest, market pricing, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Language : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Reasoning : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Financial Planning and Analysis : Solid understanding of business financials

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job may require domestic travel up to 15% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located within driving distance to one of Simpson Strong-Tie's listed main facilities (West Chicago, IL, Gallatin, TN , Pleasanton, CA, Columbus, OH or McKinney TX) but open to remote for the right candidate.

RELOCATION

Relocation will not be considered for this position.

PAY

$80300 - $125300 / year

* Posted pay range is based upon national average, may vary depending on geographical work location, and is negotiable based on qualifications/experience.

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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: .

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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