Exteriors Product Manager - Azek
Parksite · East Windsor, CT · 3 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
About the role
The Exteriors Product Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of Parksite’s exterior product portfolio. This is a high-impact, strategic position responsible for owning the full product lifecycle—from concept to commercialization—while driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and market leadership.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute product strategy across assigned Exteriors categories, including assortment planning, SKU rationalization, and multi-year roadmaps
- Monitor and manage sales, margin, and inventory performance at the product, SKU, brand, and vendor level
- Identify risks and opportunities using data and lead cross-functional solutions to drive performance improvements
- Lead product lifecycle management including new product introductions, line extensions, and product phase-outs
- Develop and execute data-driven category strategies and go-to-market plans aligned with market trends and customer demand
- Analyze sales trends, profitability, competitive landscape, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions
- Build and present business cases for new products, vendor partnerships, and growth initiatives
- Lead vendor relationships including negotiations, contracts, rebates, co-op funding, and performance management
- Drive joint business planning with key vendors, including promotional calendars and exclusive programs
- Serve as the internal champion for strategic and exclusive brands, ensuring strong positioning and consistent messaging
- Partner with Marketing to develop sales tools, campaigns, and launch materials that effectively communicate product value
- Deliver training and enablement to sales, customer service, and branch teams on product features and competitive differentiation
- Collaborate with Pricing to establish pricing strategies, margin guardrails, and promotional plans
- Partner with Supply Chain and Inventory Management to improve inventory turns, demand forecasting, and replenishment strategies
- Support competitive opportunities and provide product and pricing guidance for key sales initiatives
- Maintain and communicate a forward-looking roadmap of product launches, changes, and discontinuations
- Define and manage intake and prioritization of product and category requests across stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate risks related to pricing, supply disruptions, and product availability
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, category management, vendor management, or related commercial roles
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and customer value through product portfolio management
- Strong negotiation skills with experience managing vendor contracts, pricing programs, and supplier agreements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to drive informed, strategic decisions
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
- Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite, specifically advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modeling) to analyze sales trends and portfolio performance
Skills & Abilities
- Strong negotiation skills with experience managing vendor contracts, pricing programs, and supplier agreements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to drive informed, strategic decisions
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
- Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite, specifically advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modeling) to analyze sales trends and portfolio performance
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package including 401(k) Program, Company-Paid Life Insurance, Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), Bonus Incentives for employee referrals, Professional Development, and more.