Product Development Manager

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Product Development Manager

Thank you for exploring a career with Danco, one of the top distributors in U.S. for plumbing repair and parts, and a division of NCH Corporation.The Product Development Manager is a dreamer, researcher, designer and builder. Your imagination and creativity, paired with consideration for business strategy, will lead to the launch of new products that will support our strategic growth objectives. This role presents a unique and exciting opportunity to "play in new spaces", feeding the organization's appetite for differentiated product offerings.This role will report to the Sr. Director of Product Management, and will interact with all levels of the company including C-Suite leadership. If you're seeking experience and growth in a personable, stable yet thriving environment, our Associate Product Development Manager role, could be a match for you!

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:

• You're a curious thinker, with a passion for innovation and data-driven decisions
• You have an insatiable appetite for learning and continuous improvement, and do not settle for the status quo
• You're a thought leader with an exceptional ability to tell stories and inspire people or action
• You're an agent of change, ready to lead a team through new and rewarding challenges

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Management, co-develop & execute a multi-year new product development (NPD) roadmap.
• Be an unrelenting advocate for quality, accountability and continuous improvement by leveraging critical-thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
• Partner with the Senior PDM to lead NPD and other product-related projects from concept to launch by guiding the cross-functional team through a stage-gate process.
• Maintain customer focus by conducting qualitative research and performing quantitative data analysis to inform category/product strategy and support commercial activities.
• Collaborate with PM leadership, Sales & Marketing teams to incorporate go-to-market strategies into your NPD scope that will ensure successful product introductions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
• 3-5+ years of product development experience. CPG product experience is preferred but not required; with a focus on Household Chemicals or Plumbing Products.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience executing new product research, both qualitative and quantitative. Including familiarity with syndicated POS data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are imperative. Ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences across all levels of an organization.
• Strong project management skills, with experience using system solutions (i.e., SmartSheet) and formalized processes (i.e., stage-gate).

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" consumerswith plumbing solutions that are as practical as they are affordable. Visit our company's website atwww.danco.comor check us out onLinkedInandFacebook.

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 NCHand ourhistory
• About Danco and our Products
• Ourproducts and solutions
• NCHbrands and divisions

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!

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

Sound like a fit for you?

If yes, 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 ourLinkedInorFacebookpages.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.