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Product Manager - Automotive
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: Product Management Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive Direct Reports/Manages others: No Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Summary: As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business. This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users. You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience. Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends. Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s) Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category. Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance. Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns. Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement. Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products. Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs. Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations. Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch. Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process. Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies. Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus 6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred). Strong new product development experience required. Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols. Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback. Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions. Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc. Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management. Leadership Traits Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level. Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates. Learn new methods and technologies easily. Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything. Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends. Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective. Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes. Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace. Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough. Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market. Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions. Effective project management skills Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Is clear, concise and persuasive. Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. 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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-08-03 15:12:00 -
Product Manager - Automotive
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: Product Management Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive Direct Reports/Manages others: No Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Summary: As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business. This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users. You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience. Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends. Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s) Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category. Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance. Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns. Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement. Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products. Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs. Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations. Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch. Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process. Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies. Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus 6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred). Strong new product development experience required. Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols. Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback. Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions. Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc. Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management. Leadership Traits Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level. Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates. Learn new methods and technologies easily. Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything. Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends. Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective. Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes. Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace. Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough. Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market. Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions. Effective project management skills Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Is clear, concise and persuasive. Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. 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Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-08-03 15:11:59 -
Assembly Fitter
£13.50-£15p/h DOE, Mon-Fri Standard Hours, OT paid at 150%, Clear Progression RoutesAbout the Semi Skilled Joiner role- We are seeking an Semi Skilled Joiner to join a friendly and supportive team in a modern, clean facility based in Derby. You'll be working on brand-new vehicle conversions in a well-equipped, professional workshop. Full training will be provided by the company.Key Responsibilities of the Semi Skilled Joiner Fit and install racking, shelving, flooring, and other specialist equipment into new vehicles Safely manoeuvre vehicles within the workshop Interpret and work from instructions accurately Carry out electrical fitting (full training provided) Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace Who We're Looking For in Our Semi Skilled Joiner We welcome applicants from a variety of hands-on or trade backgrounds, including: Coachbuilding Kitchen or window fitting Welding/fabrication Joinery/Carpentry Semi-skilled or skilled vehicle mechanics Electrical work General DIY or handyperson roles Key Requirements for our Semi Skilled Joiner Confident using hand and power tools Owns basic tool kit Strong attention to detail Positive, can-do attitude and a team player Eager to learn and upskill Reliable, hardworking, and safety-conscious Benefits for our Semi Skilled Joiner Competitive pay: £13.50-15 per hour (DOE) 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Sociable hours - Monday to Friday only Permanent opportunity following a successful probation period Friendly, team-oriented work environment Ongoing training and development opportunities If you are interested in this semi skilled joiner role, please apply now or contact Grace at E3 Recruitment ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Derby, England Start: ASAP Salary / Rate: £27378 - £30500 per annum Posted: 2026-07-27 11:09:40 -
Regional Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Are you ready to take the wheel and drive your career forward? We're partnering with a globally recognised manufacturer to hire a Regional Sales Manager with proven experience in the Automotive Aftermarket. Your mission? To build and strengthen an expansive UK Distributor Network while influencing key players across the entire Aftermarket industry. This is your opportunity to shape relationships with large Motor Factors, ITG Buying Groups, and Aftermarket Retail & Accessory outlets across both the Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle sectors. Ideal Location: Scotland - Glasgow / EdinburghSalary: c.£47K + Bonus + Executive Car + Pension + Training & PPD Our Perfect Fit You'll have hands-on experience in the Automotive Aftermarket, possibly as a Sales Representative, Business Development Manager, or Key Account Manager, with a strong understanding of parts distribution and supply chains, from suppliers to workshops, garages, and repairer networks. Key Skills You'll Bring: Experience in Account Management within the Automotive Aftermarket. An ability to communicate at all levels—from boardroom discussions to garage floors. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Strong people skills to build relationships and sell concepts effectively. Highly organised and tenacious with a solid work ethic. Flexibility to travel across the region, including overnight stays when needed. Smart in appearance, punctual, and able to make excellent first impressions. Ambition to work with a global leader in the Automotive Aftermarket. What We're Offering: A chance to grow your career with a prestigious global brand. Competitive salary package with bonuses, car allowance, pension, and personal development opportunities including career advancement. Ready to Apply? We're hiring now, so don't miss out! To apply, send your CV to detailing how your experience matches our requirements. For an informal chat, call Glen Shepherd on 07977 266309. Online interviews and questions are being handled by our exclusive recruitment partner, Glen Callum Associates. JOB REF: 4374GS Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Start: 24/08/2026 Salary / Rate: £45000 - £47000 per annum + Bonus + Executive Car + Pension + Training Posted: 2026-07-25 11:00:04 -
Regional Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Are you ready to take the wheel and drive your career forward? We're partnering with a globally recognised manufacturer to hire a Regional Sales Manager with proven experience in the Automotive Aftermarket. Your mission? To build and strengthen an expansive UK Distributor Network while influencing key players across the entire Aftermarket industry. This is your opportunity to shape relationships with large Motor Factors, ITG Buying Groups, and Aftermarket Retail & Accessory outlets across both the Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle sectors. Ideal Location: Scotland - Glasgow / EdinburghSalary: c.£47K + Bonus + Executive Car + Pension + Training & PPD Our Perfect Fit You'll have hands-on experience in the Automotive Aftermarket, possibly as a Sales Representative, Business Development Manager, or Key Account Manager, with a strong understanding of parts distribution and supply chains, from suppliers to workshops, garages, and repairer networks. Key Skills You'll Bring: Experience in Account Management within the Automotive Aftermarket. An ability to communicate at all levels—from boardroom discussions to garage floors. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Strong people skills to build relationships and sell concepts effectively. Highly organised and tenacious with a solid work ethic. Flexibility to travel across the region, including overnight stays when needed. Smart in appearance, punctual, and able to make excellent first impressions. Ambition to work with a global leader in the Automotive Aftermarket. What We're Offering: A chance to grow your career with a prestigious global brand. Competitive salary package with bonuses, car allowance, pension, and personal development opportunities including career advancement. Ready to Apply? We're hiring now, so don't miss out! To apply, send your CV to detailing how your experience matches our requirements. For an informal chat, call Glen Shepherd on 07977 266309. Online interviews and questions are being handled by our exclusive recruitment partner, Glen Callum Associates. JOB REF: 4374GS Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Glasgow, Scotland Start: 24/08/2026 Salary / Rate: £45000 - £47000 per annum + Bonus + Executive Car + Pension + Training Posted: 2026-07-24 14:31:18 -
Product Manager - Automotive
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: Product Management Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive Direct Reports/Manages others: No Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Summary: As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business. This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users. You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience. Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends. Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s) Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category. Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance. Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns. Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement. Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products. Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs. Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations. Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch. Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process. Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies. Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus 6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred). Strong new product development experience required. Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols. Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback. Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions. Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc. Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management. Leadership Traits Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level. Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates. Learn new methods and technologies easily. Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything. Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends. Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective. Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes. Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace. Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough. Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market. Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions. Effective project management skills Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Is clear, concise and persuasive. Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-07-17 23:12:31 -
Product Manager - Automotive
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: Product Management Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive Direct Reports/Manages others: No Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Summary: As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business. This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users. You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience. Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends. Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s) Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category. Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance. Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns. Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement. Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products. Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs. Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations. Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch. Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process. Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies. Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus 6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred). Strong new product development experience required. Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols. Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback. Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions. Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc. Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management. Leadership Traits Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level. Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates. Learn new methods and technologies easily. Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything. Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends. Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective. Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes. Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace. Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough. Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market. Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions. Effective project management skills Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Is clear, concise and persuasive. Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-07-04 15:10:21 -
Product Manager - Automotive
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Product Manager - Automotive Location: Vernon Hills, IL Department: Product Management Reports To: Director Product Management, Automotive Direct Reports/Manages others: No Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Summary: As Product Manager for the Automotive category, you will own strategy, innovation, and portfolio performance for a key growth segment of the business. This role blends consumer insight, technical product development, and commercial execution to deliver differentiated solutions for both DIY and professional users. You will identify market opportunities, lead new product development, and bring compelling innovation(s) to market in partnership with cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on category growth, brand strength, and consumer experience. Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business growth goals; including development of an innovation roadmap, completion of competitive analysis, and evaluation of market trends. Create the 3-to-5-year strategic product plan that translates into actionable 0-2 year functional, business and marketing plans Assist sales and finance functions with annual budget processes Perform strategic periodic reviews of the product line analyzing it from a financial, market, competitor and user perspective Identify initiatives for revenue growth and margin expansion for the product line(s) Coordinate a cross functional team to select initiatives based on P&L impact and financial investment to build into the platform's 1-3 year action plan Innovation Leadership: Lead the ideation and development of unique breakthrough products and enhancements that set the standard in the category. Growth Acceleration: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand market share, drive revenue, and increase brand relevance. Brand Activation: Partner with marketing to bring the brand to life through compelling content, storytelling, positioning, packaging, and go-to-market campaigns. Subject Matter Expert on assigned product line(s), with deep understanding of the product, chemistry, users, customer requirements and emerging trends Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, operations, and customer insights to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement. Partner with sales teams to provide them with the tools and information needed to effectively sell innovative Automotive products. Develop sales materials, presentations, and training programs. Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations. Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch. Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate process. Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies. Travel is approximately 5-10% annually for customer presentations, trade shows, etc. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA a plus 6+ years of relevant Product Development or Brand experience (Automotive Aftermarket experience preferred). Strong new product development experience required. Exhibit understanding of the product commercialization process and documentation and information sharing needs and protocols. Exhibit understanding of retail, automotive aftermarket, and hardware/distribution business models. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback. Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions. Team player who will work well on cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, Research & Development, Customer Service, etc. Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior level management. Leadership Traits Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level. Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates. Learn new methods and technologies easily. Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything. Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends. Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective. Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes. Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace. Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough. Is creative, visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market. Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Financial Acumen: Has demonstrated financial acumen, can successfully budget and forecast, and understands cost implications of decisions. Effective project management skills Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Is clear, concise and persuasive. Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $120,000, bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers nine paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois Posted: 2026-07-04 15:09:45
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