Product Manager - Composites

Are you a strategic, sales-driven product leader with deep knowledge of composite wood products? We’re looking for a Product Category Manager – Composites to own and grow a high-impact product category including TFL, particleboard, and MDF
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This is a high-visibility role that blends product strategy, supplier management, sales enablement, pricing, and cross-functional leadership — all with a clear mandate to drive revenue and margin growth.

• Lead the full lifecycle of the composites category — from product launch to phase-out
• Define and execute category vision aligned with company growth objectives
• Identify new product opportunities and rationalize underperforming SKUs
• Serve as the internal composites subject matter expert

• Partner with Sales to drive revenue and profit goals
• Conduct joint sales calls and support key account development
• Develop cross-selling strategies bundling composites with surfaces, adhesives, hardware, plywood, lumber, and fabrication services
• Launch new products with coordinated merchandising and inventory planning
• Set and track quarterly and annual sales goals
• Lead training initiatives for Sales teams
• Participate in industry, supplier, and customer events
• Ensure CRM discipline and opportunity tracking

• Collaborate with Purchasing on supplier strategy and vendor evaluation
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and healthy turns
• Manage slow-moving inventory and product phase-outs
• Align on forecasting, service levels, and supplier performance

• Support competitive, margin-focused pricing strategy
• Manage project quotes (24-hour turnaround when possible)
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends
• Maintain product data and pricing resources
• 5+ years of product or category management experience
• Strong knowledge of composite wood products (TFL, particleboard, MDF)
• Experience in building materials distribution or manufacturing preferred
• Sales-oriented mindset with a track record of driving growth
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to travel to all branch territories quarterly (up to 50%)

This is not a back-office product role. This is a field-facing, growth-oriented leadership position responsible for building supplier partnerships, enabling the sales team, and developing bundled solutions that simplify sourcing and improve fabrication efficiency for customers.

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, sales, and supplier management
, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

📩 Interested? Message me directly or apply here to start the conversation.