Product Manager

Join Our Team as a Product Manager!

Work Location: Waco, TX - Possible Hybrid if located within the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, areas

Travel Requirements: 25%

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and strategic Product Manager to support the growth and lifecycle of our flooring installation systems portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding customer needs, analyzing market trends, and collaborating across teams to bring high-quality products to market. If you are passionate about building products that deliver real value and want to grow into a subject-matter expert in a technical, solutions-driven industry, this is an exciting opportunity.

Why You Should Apply

As a Product Manager at Uzin Utz North America (UUNA), you will help shape product strategy, drive product launches, and partner closely with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure successful commercialization. You'll play a pivotal role in translating market insights into product solutions that strengthen our brands and support long-term business growth.

Who We Are

Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, based in Ulm, Germany. Since 1911, Uzin Utz SE has been a global innovator in product systems for flooring installation and maintenance. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across all levels of our organization.

In the United States and Canada, Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brand names, delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals.

Position Overview

The Product Manager supports the strategy, performance, and lifecycle management of assigned product categories within our flooring installation systems portfolio. This role involves market research, product planning, launch coordination, and sales enablement activities, with a focus on driving profitable growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the product strategy and roadmap for assigned product lines.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and guide decision-making.
• Lead go-to-market planning for new products, including pricing, positioning, launch collateral, training, and sales enablement.
• Collaborate with R&D/Technical teams to translate customer needs into product specifications and improvements.
• Partner with Sales and channel partners to drive product adoption and support key accounts.
• Monitor performance metrics (sales, margin, market share) and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage lifecycle and SKU changes, ensuring accurate product data, packaging, and documentation.
• Prepare business cases and financial models for new product investments or pricing changes.
• Serve as the internal subject-matter expert for assigned products.

Qualifications/Experience/Competencies

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of product management or related experience in B2B industrial, construction, chemicals, adhesives, or building materials. Experience in flooring industry or with adhesives/chemistry-based products is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience launching and managing products in North American markets.
• Strong technical aptitude - comfortable learning product chemistry, installation methods, and performance specifications. Familiarity with regulatory and sustainability trends affecting building products.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and experience working with R&D, sales, marketing, and supply chain.
• Strong analytical and financial skills - able to build business cases and manage product P&L.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to train technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel domestically for customer meetings, distributor trainings, and trade shows up to 25%.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance- with generous employer cost share
• Employer Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match and 100% vesting
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
• 11 Paid holidays for 2026

Uzin Utz North America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Notice to recruitment agencies:
UUNA does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any UUNA employee, location, or website. UUNA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.