Job Description: Product Manager - Tile & Bathware Industry (USA & Russia) 1. Product Strategy Development: - Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy tailored to the USA and Russian markets, aligning with business objectives. - Conduct in-depth market research to understand regional trends, customer preferences, regulatory requirements, and competitive landscapes. - Identify white space opportunities in the current product portfolio and collaborate with R&D and production teams to fill these gaps. - Analyze market share metrics (value/volume) and benchmark performance against key competitors. - Work closely with the brand marketing function to define localized product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies. 2. Portfolio Management and Optimization: - Oversee the product portfolio to ensure alignment with regional market demands, customer preferences, and industry standards. - Evaluate product performance, profitability, and competitive positioning to inform product enhancement, discontinuation, or new launches. - Collaborate with sales, marketing, and R&D teams to optimize product offerings and drive revenue growth. 3. Pricing and Channel Strategy: - Develop region-specific pricing strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining market competitiveness. - Analyze and optimize distribution channels, including retail, wholesale, and e-commerce platforms, ensuring an effective supply chain. - Work closely with sales and marketing teams to align pricing strategies, promotions, and distribution channels for maximum market penetration. 4. Budget Planning and Financial Analysis: - Develop and manage annual product budgets, ensuring alignment with business plans and financial targets. - Track key performance indicators, including gross margins, sales volumes, and inventory turnover, to identify areas for improvement. - Conduct financial analysis, including forecasting, cost analysis, and ROI assessments, to support data-driven decision-making. 5. Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership: - Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, and R&D, to ensure effective product execution. - Provide leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. - Represent the product team in executive meetings and strategic discussions, advocating for market-driven product initiatives. 6. Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: - Maintain a strong understanding of the tile and bathware markets in the USA and Russia, including industry trends and emerging technologies. - Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark products against key market players and identify opportunities for differentiation. - Gather and analyze market intelligence to refine product roadmaps, pricing strategies, and expansion plans. 7. New Product Development and Innovation: - Collaborate with R&D teams to drive innovation, including new product development, material enhancements, and design improvements. - Oversee the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market demands and company objectives. - Work with manufacturing and quality assurance teams to ensure product feasibility and compliance with regional industry standards. 8. Quality and Customer Experience: - Partner with quality control and service teams to monitor product quality and identify areas for continuous improvement. - Gather customer feedback and satisfaction metrics to enhance product performance and address pain points. - Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and durability expectations in both the USA and Russian markets. 9. Supply Chain and Inventory Management: - Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to optimize inventory levels, production planning, and logistics efficiency. - Collaborate on demand forecasting to align product availability with sales projections and market demand. - Identify opportunities for supply chain optimization, cost savings, and sustainable sourcing. Qualifications and Skills: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA) is a plus. - Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in the tile, bathware, building materials, or construction industry. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. - Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across regions. - Knowledge of product lifecycle management and familiarity with industry regulations and certifications in both the USA and Russia. - Experience in pricing strategies, market analysis, and channel management. - Strong leadership and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. - Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Proficiency in data analysis tools, market research techniques, etc Preferred Experience: - Experience working in global markets, particularly the USA and Russia. - Familiarity with regional distribution networks, regulatory requirements, and consumer behavior. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to drive growth and innovation in the evolving tile and bathware market across the USA and Russia.

Ahmedabad

Product Manager - Tile & Bathware Industry - USA & Russia Market 

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