Product Manager

Overview

Build Your Career Where You Matter

Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here.

Why Work With Us?

We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth:
  You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture:
  Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

• Participates in overall product strategy for new and emerging products. Manages day to day progress of product. Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities. Meets or exceeds minimum required KPI standards for the job. KPI are the Product Manager Sourcing & Quote Policy.
• Coordinates technical product development and works with the Sales Department to set margin goals. Coordinates and develops marketing, sales, engineering, and financial plans for product line. Maintains communications and points of contact with manufacturers and vendors to collect and analyze technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for product lines.
• Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development. Develops or sources sales collateral materials such as ‘one-pagers’ and cut sheets. May establish dealer networks and creates and manages alliances with manufacturers. Participates in key sales situations for the product.
• Obtain and maintain manufacturer training certifications as required/needed
• Occasionally source labor for bidding single and national projects
• Participate in client/end-user calls to understand needs and provide technical information and scope of installation
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Current and valid US driver’s license
• At least 5 years of experience with hardware and security related products
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screens

• Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Office products to include Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or construction drawings and floor plans
• Experienced in training and developing entry level employees
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Excellent analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.