Product Manager

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business. Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio; Russia, Ohio; Mountaintop, Pennsylvania; and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American‑owned company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada, ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond. By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180‑year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world’s most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers. We currently have an opening for a Product Manager in our Mason, Ohio location. Responsibilities Market research to identify new product and market opportunities and define them to the organization. Ability to create financial analysis, forecasts, pricing strategies and competitive analysis for new product initiatives. Own and perform product portfolio management for assigned segment, identifying potential gaps and prospects within channels and markets. Lead cross‑functional teams to introduce new products to the market in accordance with launch schedules. Gather competitive intelligence and amass for easy reference. Utilize StageGate process for New Product Development initiatives. Development of marketing plans including product launches, technical documentation, demonstrations, and promotions as required. Work with Sales and Marketing Communications teams to develop effective marketing campaigns for launched products. Project/Position Overview Clopay Corporation is a leading manufacturer of commercial closure products. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service as well as unsurpassed quality and innovative products. Our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team. We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Manager of our Rolling Products to develop, execute and own strategy for our product lines under Clopay, Cornell & Cookson brands. This role will be responsible for management of our current line, as well as future innovation. This will include developing a deep understanding of the assigned product and target segments to create plans for new product development efforts, product roadmaps and promotional initiatives as well as product management responsibilities. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in new product ideation & commercialization, possess natural curiosity, and has the ability to deeply understand segmented audiences and translate their needs into our product marketing business strategy. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or engineering. Relevant work experience will be considered. Minimum of 3‑5 years’ experience in Marketing, Sales, or related field with 1‑3 years relevant experience in product management. Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Proficient with the analytical side of Excel. Collaboration with customers. Preferred Qualifications A BS or graduate degree and/or background in Fire Protection Engineering is desirable. MBA. Work experience in Fire Protection, Manufacturing, Construction or Building Materials preferred. Understanding of StageGate, PhaseGate, or similar NPD processes. Garage door experience is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Disclaimer: "This posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment or compensation. Compensation ranges and employment terms are subject to change at the company’s discretion based on skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, market conditions and geographical location." "The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time." #J-18808-Ljbffr