Product Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods

Job Summary

The Product Manager – Consumer Packaged Goods is responsible for aligning customer and Hillman brand/product strategies. This individual will create and present compelling category and product propositions that drive profitable growth and market share for both Hillman and our customers. The Product Manager serves as a crucial link between our products, market needs and customer success. This individual works within Hillman’s Protective Solutions Division, focusing on the Cleaning, Paint, Fire Safety and Grilling categories.

Experience in any of these related categories is a plus.

• Work with channel teams to optimize customer programs
• Lead product lifecycle management, maintain portfolio health, and execute item rationalization
• Manage end‑of‑life item processes, including liquidation lists
• Drive value engineering initiatives to make existing items more profitable
• Serve as coordination point with sourcing on PV RFQs and item anomalies
• Address internal (sales, field, CE) and external product‑related questions
• Monitor and analyze competitive intelligence/activity by category
• Assist in development of universal selling aids
• Execute brand strategy and "Swim Lane" management
• Provide promotional item support (while channel handles placement/display)
• Transform customer insights into POS‑driving actions – customer mix/refresh
• Collaborate with Channel teams to ensure pricing consistency
• Lead adaptation of existing products (packaging, quantity, artwork)
• Coordinate graphic design support for new opportunities
• Facilitate product design support for new opportunities
• Apply financial acumen to develop effective pricing strategies
• Tactically execute plans and programs
• Demonstrate self‑motivation and strong coordination skills
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment and supporting safety committee activities.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management or a related field
• 1.5 to 4 years of experience in a related field
• Consumer Packaged Goods product experience required
• Experience with textile/fabric/apparel is a plus

• Strong presentation skills and professional customer presence
• Category/industry expertise
• Command of market topics and trends
• Ability to establish strategies founded on and supported by insights
• Fact‑based decision‑making approach
• Strong collaboration skills – both internal and external
• Detail‑oriented mindset, particularly for item setup
• Creative thinking and storytelling strength
• Strong logical reasoning – ability to assess/vet various scenarios
• "Big Picture" strategic thinking
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining thoroughness
• Cross‑customer coordination expertise

N/A

Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.

Office, sedentary.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other legally‑recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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