Senior Product Manager

Senior Product Manager Thank you for exploring a career with Chem‑Aqua, one of the largest divisions of NCH Corporation. We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team and assist in optimizing the regional water treatment product portfolio, improving margin performance, reducing product costs through an effective supply strategy, and partnering with sales and marketing to increase win rates and drive mix improvement. Responsibilities Champion a comprehensive product mix to drive margin accretion. Lead rationalization of the product slate in partnership with the business. Develop new products and programs in partnership with marketing and R&D. Manage cost of goods and increase the profitability of the product line. Partner with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and process technology to ensure product quality and drive total costs down. Play a prominent advisory role in developing pricing strategies in the region, working closely with regional pricing leads to set list prices and target prices. Partner with sales on key deals and proposal development to increase win rate. Support mid‑level deals or campaigns on key growth platforms by offering product and industry depth. Develop key sales playbooks that prioritize growth segments and differentiated technologies, coaching teams on where to play and how to win. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or better in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another scientific/engineering discipline. 5+ years of experience in Water Treatment (cooling and boiler specifically). Experience in technical applications, product management, marketing, procurement, or technical sales is preferred. Strong organizational, negotiation, and project‑management skills. Experienced understanding of water‑treatment chemistry and chemical formulations. Strategic thinker and problem solver with the ability to apply analytic solutions to business problems. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple teams. Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and leadership skills, and ability to motivate team members. Strong written and oral presentation skills (in English). Benefits Employee‑centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams). Family‑first attitude (work‑life balance support, paid parental leave, flexible hours). Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open‑door policy). Growth‑oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas). Paid vacation and holiday leave. Wellness initiatives (on‑site fitness facility and cafeteria, planned activities). Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations). Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies). Personal and professional development and growth. Tuition reimbursement. Financial wellness (retirement options, 401(k) match, employee credit union). Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term and short‑term disability). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chem-Aqua