Adhesives Product Manager, Product Assembly
Applied Adhesives
RemoteRemote$150,000 - $160,000 a year
Job Description
About APPLIED Adhesives:
We have you covered.
Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered.
With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we’re not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company.
We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we’re more interested in looking forward than back. We’ve collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner.
Come join us!
The Role:
We are looking for a Manager for our Product Assembly adhesives product portfolio with a rich background in adhesive chemistry, industrial adhesives used, and understanding of applications and end-use requirements.
This role be responsible for developing and executing a segment product strategy combined with a tactical work plan to support the overall divisional go-to-market approach.
The primary objectives for this role are to drive demand for APPLIED and support share growth in targeted sub‑segments by strengthening our product offerings. The role builds market expertise by continually assessing customer needs, industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies through focused research and analysis.
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Sales, Adhesive Operations, Finance, Business Development, and Marketing to determine the critical activities and actions needed to win new business and grow share via an optimized and fully functional product portfolio in targeted sub-segments.
The Adhesives Product Manager will build, assess, and manage an active product portfolio platform to support high-quality leads & opportunities, positioning APPLIED to drive profitable growth via product technology. This individual will support pricing and margins for new products in assigned segments.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a dynamic, high‑performing team leading transformative efforts to accelerate market share growth.
This position will report to the Vice President of Marketing at APPLIED Adhesives.
This is a remote role, but you must currently live in the U.S. to be considered for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a product portfolio strategy aligned with our Market Segmentation strategy with all key departments at APPLIED to support all Sales channels.
Responsible to manage and guide the organization at every step of the Product Lifecycle, from ideation to phase-out.
Work effectively across the APPLIED organization and partner with the appropriate team members to drive competitive growth via a product portfolio in target segments.
Partner with Market Segment Managers, Adhesive Operations, and Key Suppliers to evolve and refine market specific product technologies, build consensus on targeted offerings to ensure delivery of high value/high growth new accounts.
Work closely with the field team to understand competitive environment to enhance the competitiveness of the portfolio, coordinate training for the field team, and product introduction to drive differentiated growth through technology.
Provide leadership and guidance to internal user groups and present critical trends and insights from customers, suppliers, and the marketplace.
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders on Private Label strategy, product positioning, and support the development of related sale materials and training.
Partner with the Vice President of Marketing to create scalable practices for prioritizing and coordinating sales and marketing efforts aligned with business and solution growth priorities.
Support and adhere to all safety procedures and complete all required safety training.
Identify and support improvement opportunities for processes in order to support company objectives and customer expectations.
You Are Ideal for This Role If You:
Are a self-starter.
Have strong planning and organization skills.
Are a team-player.
Have the willingness to learn and are personally driven to succeed.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Experience and Qualifications:
Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 6 years in the adhesives industry required. Focused on Transportation, Industrial, Electronics, Construction, and Automotive adhesives products and markets. Strong understanding of market trends, financial data, and customer insights.
Minimum of 3 years of Key Account Management experience in an Industrial setting required.
Strong collaboration and strategic problem-solving skills required.
Experience navigating complex multi-stakeholder opportunities and long-term, multimillion-dollar sales cycles required.
Ability to influence leadership at all levels. Experience in a distributed, matrixed environment, influencing senior leaders and engaging employees outside direct reporting structures required.
Product portfolio management experience required. Highly organized with strong planning, facilitation, collaboration, and execution skills. Six-Sigma experience preferred.
Entrepreneurial acumen, effective communication at all organizational levels, relationship management. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficient in MS Office and Windows O/S. Power BI and Salesforce CRM platform experience required.
Why Work for Us:
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
401k Match
Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
Generous PTO policy
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth
Leading with Integrity, Collaboration, and Passion
In today’s dynamic business landscape, these core values serve as the compass guiding our actions and decisions. Whether it’s demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration, igniting passion, upholding integrity, or maintaining a relentless customer focus, these principles shape our mission, vison and values, and drive our commitment to excellence.
Our Core Values:
Leadership
We are the leaders we wish to follow at work and in our communities.
Collaborative
One team delivering exceptional value and service.
Passion
We enthusiastically pursue excellence.
Integrity
We choose to be ethical and trustworthy.
Relentless Customer Focus
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical work is in a climate-controlled environment requiring regular use of computer and electronic equipment.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected vet.
We have you covered.
Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered.
With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we’re not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company.
We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we’re more interested in looking forward than back. We’ve collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner.
Come join us!
The Role:
We are looking for a Manager for our Product Assembly adhesives product portfolio with a rich background in adhesive chemistry, industrial adhesives used, and understanding of applications and end-use requirements.
This role be responsible for developing and executing a segment product strategy combined with a tactical work plan to support the overall divisional go-to-market approach.
The primary objectives for this role are to drive demand for APPLIED and support share growth in targeted sub‑segments by strengthening our product offerings. The role builds market expertise by continually assessing customer needs, industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies through focused research and analysis.
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Sales, Adhesive Operations, Finance, Business Development, and Marketing to determine the critical activities and actions needed to win new business and grow share via an optimized and fully functional product portfolio in targeted sub-segments.
The Adhesives Product Manager will build, assess, and manage an active product portfolio platform to support high-quality leads & opportunities, positioning APPLIED to drive profitable growth via product technology. This individual will support pricing and margins for new products in assigned segments.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a dynamic, high‑performing team leading transformative efforts to accelerate market share growth.
This position will report to the Vice President of Marketing at APPLIED Adhesives.
This is a remote role, but you must currently live in the U.S. to be considered for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a product portfolio strategy aligned with our Market Segmentation strategy with all key departments at APPLIED to support all Sales channels.
Responsible to manage and guide the organization at every step of the Product Lifecycle, from ideation to phase-out.
Work effectively across the APPLIED organization and partner with the appropriate team members to drive competitive growth via a product portfolio in target segments.
Partner with Market Segment Managers, Adhesive Operations, and Key Suppliers to evolve and refine market specific product technologies, build consensus on targeted offerings to ensure delivery of high value/high growth new accounts.
Work closely with the field team to understand competitive environment to enhance the competitiveness of the portfolio, coordinate training for the field team, and product introduction to drive differentiated growth through technology.
Provide leadership and guidance to internal user groups and present critical trends and insights from customers, suppliers, and the marketplace.
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders on Private Label strategy, product positioning, and support the development of related sale materials and training.
Partner with the Vice President of Marketing to create scalable practices for prioritizing and coordinating sales and marketing efforts aligned with business and solution growth priorities.
Support and adhere to all safety procedures and complete all required safety training.
Identify and support improvement opportunities for processes in order to support company objectives and customer expectations.
You Are Ideal for This Role If You:
Are a self-starter.
Have strong planning and organization skills.
Are a team-player.
Have the willingness to learn and are personally driven to succeed.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Experience and Qualifications:
Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 6 years in the adhesives industry required. Focused on Transportation, Industrial, Electronics, Construction, and Automotive adhesives products and markets. Strong understanding of market trends, financial data, and customer insights.
Minimum of 3 years of Key Account Management experience in an Industrial setting required.
Strong collaboration and strategic problem-solving skills required.
Experience navigating complex multi-stakeholder opportunities and long-term, multimillion-dollar sales cycles required.
Ability to influence leadership at all levels. Experience in a distributed, matrixed environment, influencing senior leaders and engaging employees outside direct reporting structures required.
Product portfolio management experience required. Highly organized with strong planning, facilitation, collaboration, and execution skills. Six-Sigma experience preferred.
Entrepreneurial acumen, effective communication at all organizational levels, relationship management. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficient in MS Office and Windows O/S. Power BI and Salesforce CRM platform experience required.
Why Work for Us:
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
401k Match
Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
Generous PTO policy
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth
Leading with Integrity, Collaboration, and Passion
In today’s dynamic business landscape, these core values serve as the compass guiding our actions and decisions. Whether it’s demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration, igniting passion, upholding integrity, or maintaining a relentless customer focus, these principles shape our mission, vison and values, and drive our commitment to excellence.
Our Core Values:
Leadership
We are the leaders we wish to follow at work and in our communities.
Collaborative
One team delivering exceptional value and service.
Passion
We enthusiastically pursue excellence.
Integrity
We choose to be ethical and trustworthy.
Relentless Customer Focus
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical work is in a climate-controlled environment requiring regular use of computer and electronic equipment.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected vet.