Product Manager ISaint-Gobain
Critères de l'offre
Métiers :
- Sales and Marketing Manager
Expérience min :
- 3 à 5 ans
Secteur :
- Industries des composants & équipements
Diplômes :
- Diplôme de grande école de commerce
- + 1 diplôme
Lieux :
- San Diego
Conditions :
- CDI
- Temps Plein
L'entreprise : Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain Performance Films and Solutions is a global leader in high-performance materials, specializing in advanced film solutions for automotive, architectural, and custom applications. We provide innovative products designed to enhance solar control, privacy, safety, and surface protection. Committed to sustainability and customer satisfaction, we deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients while minimizing environmental impact. At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.
Description du poste
This position is responsible for driving the commercial success and strategic growth of key product lines within the CoreTech and SolarGard portfolios. The role combines market insight, pricing strategy, and product development leadership to ensure competitive offerings and strong customer engagement. Acting as a central liaison between customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders, the position translates market needs into actionable strategies, oversees pricing and profitability, and supports technical application expertise. Success in this role requires balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution, including customer visits, sales training, and collaboration with R&D and operations to deliver innovative solutions and maintain high service standards.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- Technical Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics (Required)
- Technical Master's degree or MBA (Required)
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in a web-based manufacturing environment with strong exposure to roll-to-roll manufacturing of plastics, textiles, or paper (Required)
- Coatings experience with gravure, slot die, web control, and coatings chemistries (Required)
- Product development experience with Stage Gate and innovation processes (Preferred)
- Market experience in paint protection film or other coated film-based product lines (Preferred)
Technical Knowledge
- Strong chemistry background (Required)
- Knowledge of SAP and QAD (Preferred)
- Familiarity with Salesforce (Preferred)
- Understanding of coating and web handling processes (Preferred)
- Six Sigma certification or experience (Preferred)
- Ability to create and evaluate business models (Preferred)
- Knowledge of roll-to-roll coating and sputtering processes (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
- PMP Certification (Preferred)
Date de début : 04/01/2026
Description du profil
The role carries global responsibility for Paint Protection Film (PPF), Windscreen Protection Film (WPF), and SolarGard architectural window films, as well as coated technology products manufactured in San Diego. Approximately 50% of the role focuses on CoreTech (PPF & WPF) and 50% on SolarGard (Architectural), spanning multiple manufacturing sites in Worcester, MA; San Diego, CA; and Boeun, Korea. This position requires strong cross-functional leadership to manage product portfolios across regions, align with global manufacturing capabilities, and drive product vision and performance. The role also includes oversight of additional coated product lines produced in San Diego, demanding a blend of strategic market planning, operational coordination, and technical expertise to support worldwide growth.
Essential Functions:
- Provide commercial and application leadership for assigned product lines, including technical guidance, pricing strategy, and sales training.
- Lead product vision and strategy development; identify new product opportunities and justify applications in collaboration with R&D and marketing teams.
- Manage the product line P&L to R20 targets, ensuring profitability and alignment with business objectives.
- Partner with operations to set product line priorities, resolve customer-facing quality issues, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Meet with customers to understand application performance, provide product recommendations, and strengthen relationships.
- Define, manage, and participate in Technical Service Requests (TSRs) for product customization and toolbox development to meet specific customer needs.
- Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to monitor competition and inform strategic decisions.
- Communicate product vision and strategy across the organization to ensure alignment and execution.