Product Manager (Stone)

About the role

The Product Manager is responsible for leading, managing and driving sales and profitability of Westlake Royal Building Products’ brands, both existing and new products, within the Stone Solutions Category. This position also supports the Stone Solutions Category with market research and market analysis, contributes to product strategy, oversees project implementation, and ensures successful product launches. Collaboration with sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, engineering, and operations is essential to achieve revenue and profitability goals aligned with the company’s overall strategy.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Product Manager and Associate Director to set product and marketing strategy for the Stone brands of the Westlake Royal Building Products portfolio.
• Full P&L responsibility for managed product lines.
• Product planning and execution throughout the product life cycle, including capturing the voice of the customer (channel and end‑users), defining strategic direction, and implementing that vision.
• Provide effective and timely communications to internal and external customers.
• Ensure annual sales and profit targets are met or exceeded.
• Set strategic pricing for products and act as an advisor for other price negotiations within the Sales function.
• Manage all pre‑product launch activities, including beta jobs and early‑stage activities coordinated with Sales.
• Lead and/or support cross‑functional teams that include members from Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, and Sales.
• Partner on marketing program activities, including product‑specific planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of all marketing projects.
• Gather market intelligence, competitive intelligence, competitive news, and other market indicators, and share that information widely across the organization.
• Represent the product at industry trade shows, industry associations, customer events, and internal/external training sessions.
• Participate in annual budget creation and manage budget forecasts, spending, and variances for projects or activities related to assigned product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of marketing, sales, or related experience.
• Experience with the Stage/Gate process is a plus.
• Proven track record of success in an energetic, fast‑paced work environment.
• Building‑materials experience desired but not required.
• Self‑starter who can work independently and hold self and others accountable for disciplined execution, especially in a team setting.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project‑management abilities and a solid understanding of marketing principles.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, sales‑reporting tools, and web‑based applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) is preferable.

Skills

• Strategic product and pricing planning.
• Cross‑functional team leadership and collaboration.
• Market and competitive intelligence gathering.
• Budget creation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Project management and execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with sales reporting tools and web‑based applications.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system (preferred).

Travel

Up to 50% travel, including occasional overnight stays. The position will be based at a stone manufacturing site.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch, and to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision (must be able to see and distinguish colors), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The typical work environment is a moderate‑noise office setting, with occasional work in operating units and job sites that may require personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection. Exposure to outside elements, stairs, and elevators may also occur. Travel may include both air and automobile transportation.