Senior Director, Product Management

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Senior Director, Product Management

Thank you for exploring a career with Danco, a division of NCH Corporation, one of the top distributors in U.S. for plumbing repair and parts, and hand-tools. We’re looking for a Senior Director, Product Management to be responsible for all activities related to the strategic, operational and financial aspects of Danco’s existing products (core plumbing repair and new growth categories) as well as its multi-year product roadmap across all of our product categories. This critical role requires strategic thought leadership, strong people leadership, management skills and a solid understanding of the operational and financial aspects of sustainably delivering strong performance for our customers and our business owners. We primarily sell thru the retail channel and we pride ourselves on winning and maintaining new product placements that consistently meets and exceeds the needs of consumers, delivers strong financial results for our retail customers, and attractive returns for our business. If you are looking for a challenging, hands-on opportunity to impact a business, then join our Danco team as our new Senior Director, Product Management where our future begins with you!

The Senior Director, Product Management will have a strong understanding of consumer needs and research as well as a proven track record building healthy relationships with retail merchants and merchandising executives grounded in “win-win” product lines and associated economics for both the retailer and Danco. T his role w ill partner with a number of key cross-functional partners, including sales, insights & analytics, finance, engineering, quality, sourcing and supply planning. In addition , the Senior Director, Product Management will partner closely with Sales leadership to create and successfully execute against a 5 years strategic growth plan and budget with P&L management for all product categories of the business.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Sales & Strategic Planning and will also be a member of the Danco Executive Team, working closely with the CEO to create strategy, build culture and team and consistently deliver strong financial performance while building long-term relationships with our customers and vendor partners.

A Little About Us

Applying for a new job is a little like entering uncharted territory. We want you to feel 100% confident about the application process, the position and our company before committing your time to apply, so that none of the above comes as a surprise. Let’s start with some information about NCH so you can get to know us better.

Danco, Inc. is one of the largest plumbing repair, replacement and remodeling suppliers in the home improvement industry. With over 40 years of experience, Danco focuses largely on empowering "Do-It-Yourself” consumers with plumbing solutions that are as practical as they are affordable. Visit our company’s website at www.danco.com or check us out on LinkedIn and Facebook .

NCH Corporation, Danco’s parent company, is a privately held, family-owned, global business headquartered Irving, Texas, near Dallas. We have more than 7,500 employees, offices and facilities on six continents, and clients in more than 50 countries. This includes our corporate headquarters as well as subsidiary companies. We clean and conserve water, save energy, and deliver best-in-class maintenance solutions, with a focus on industrial and commercial businesses.

• About NCH and our history
• About Zenith by Danco
• Our products and solutions
• NCH brands and divisions
• About Danco and our Products

Culture And Benefits

We’re a global company with a family feel, offering the same benefits of an international corporation with the personal relationships of a small business. Working in our small teams and close-knit environment, you’d never guess we had a 7,500+ employee head count. We realize a job is more than just a job – it’s an extension of your life and family – and we’re committed to maintaining just that. For us, culture is not just a perk; it’s essential to how we thrive. And that’s speaking for 100 years in the business!

• Wellness initiatives (on-site fitness facility and cafeteria, walking trail)
• Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations)
• Family-first attitude (work-life balance support,)
• Growth-oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas)
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability)
• Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies)
• Personal and professional development and growth
• Financial wellness (retirement options, 401(k) match, employee credit union)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee-centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams)
• Paid vacation and holiday leave
• Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open-door policy)

If this sounds like a fit for you, so far, keep reading.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Works closely with the SVP of Sales & Strategic Planning in developing the annual marketing plan and the strategies, tactics and resources necessary to achieve stated goals, including profitable sales growth.
• Works closely with the sales function to help develop and deliver strategic selling presentations to buying teams of various channels of distribution.
• Provide leadership, direction, and management of the market research/analysis/brand
• Provides strategic direction for and ensures consistent successful execution of the product development stage gate process and associated documentation including the preparation of business cases to gain funding and organizational alignment.
• Lead the Product Management team to ensure the organization is able to execute the growth strategies and tactics on time and on budget.
• Working with internal key stakeholders, develops operating budgets to support key initiatives for each fiscal year.
• Works closely with the R&D function to help develop and deliver new product innovation.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners, including Engineering, Sourcing, Ecommerce, etc. to ensure prioritization and timeliness of deliverables.
• Directs team to ensure sku level or product category profitability and reviews on a consistent basis for achievement of targets and additional optimization opportunities, including market price analysis, life cycle management, new product introduction and redesign / cost out improvements, etc.

Qualifications/Skills And Knowledge Requirements

• Retail experience required, preferably with Home Center, Mass retailers and Hardware, Co-Op channels. Knowledge of the plumbing industry preferred
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, and capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals
• Must work effectively with Senior-level executives, cross-functional leaders, retail merchandising teams and other key stakeholders of the business
• Broad functional experience in strategic, financial planning, product management, marketing, business, market development, market research and merchandising
• A minimum of 10 years of experience and a demonstrated track record of accomplishments in building, maintaining, optimizing product categories or businesses

Sound like a fit for you?

Jump aboard, and apply today.

For next steps, expect a direct phone or email response once we are able to review your application. We are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the outcome, so we appreciate your patience to allow time for this. In the meantime, learn more about NCH and our culture by checking out our LinkedIn or Facebook pages.

Benefits

NCH Corporation offers a full suite of benefits, employee development and recognition programs, 401K match and a convenient location with a fitness facility and restaurant located on our campus.

Equal Opportunity Employer