Product Manager

About the role

Lead the growth and success of an assigned product line by developing market-driven strategies, identifying new opportunities, and advancing product innovation. Through strong collaboration and customer engagement, this role helps drive sustainable revenue growth and long-term market leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance, develop understanding and insights into subclass profit and loss statement, ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to financial targets.
• Contribute to product line strategy; plan and execute product launches, promotional activities, and marketing campaigns to drive product awareness and sales.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics within the territory.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including new markets, partnerships, and distribution channels.
• Work with Operations team to provide accurate sales forecasts, optimize manufacturing plan, supply chain, and capacity utilization.
• Develop business cases for product line expansion, R&D projects, and capital expenditures as needed.
• Develop and implement sales tools, training, and marketing plans to achieve revenue targets and expand market share within the subclass.
• Collaborate with Senior Product and Market Managers to create and implement best practices across product groups and subclasses.
• Along with Sales and Finance teams, develop annual subclass budget by account and product family.
• Support strong relationships with key customers, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term loyalty.
• Support sales team by joining strategic sales calls for new product launches, quarterly business reviews, or other growth initiatives as needed.
• Gather and relay market feedback to product development teams to aid in product improvements and innovations.
• Monitor and analyze competitor activities and strategies to identify opportunities and threats in the market.
• Develop and maintain competitive pricing strategies and negotiate contracts with customers to maximize profitability.
• Facilitate new item set-up, pricing approvals, quoting, and other sales support as needed.
• Travel up to 25-40% for customer visits, trade shows, industry conferences, manufacturing plant support, etc.

Requirements

• University Degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years in product management, marketing, sales, or industry related experience.
• Technical knowledge of textile industry and polymer science is preferred.
• Proven ability to interact with Sr. Executives.
• Good intuition/customer insight skills with confidence to act.
• Highly organized and has very effective time management skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Data driven decision making with ability to translate analysis into business insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.

Benefits

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

• Competitive pay
• Extensive benefits that support you and your family
• Exciting career development opportunities
• Ongoing training and support to succeed

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people. With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish.