Associate Product Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)

A bit about us:

Rooted in nearly a century of excellence, this organization thrives on a foundation of innovation, integrity, and quality in the specialty chemicals sector. Family-owned and globally connected, it supports a collaborative culture where scientific rigor and continuous improvement define success. From cutting-edge lab work to global distribution, every team member plays a vital role in pushing boundaries and delivering solutions that matter.

Why join us?

• Base Salary + bonus + 401K match + profit sharing
• Work with a supportive leadership team in a stable, privately held organization
• Drive change and innovation across chemical manufacturing and packaging lines

Job Details

This role combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to support a field focused on evaluating water cleanliness-whether it's source water or potable water in municipal distribution systems. A strong understanding of UV-VIS spectroscopy is essential, and hands-on experience with spectroscopy measurement is a plus. The Product Manager will oversee a portfolio of turbidity standards and spectrophotometer reference materials, provide technical support, and collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations to meet strategic goals.

Responsibilities:
Product Portfolio Management:

• Develop pricing strategies based on competitive offerings and specifications
• Create and update product specifications
• Lead development of new products and SKUs
• Manage lifecycle of products within the portfolio-additions and eliminations
• Monitor sales results and adjust strategies to meet financial objectives
• Conduct market and competitor analyses to align with customer needs and internal capabilities
• Build and execute annual marketing plans in coordination with the marketing team
• Set and manage sales budget targets in alignment with broader divisional goals
• Foster and manage key customer relationships, including site visits as needed
• Define pricing and margin strategies; support sales teams in competitive scenarios
• Assist in the evaluation of new products, capital projects, and potential acquisitions
• Identify new markets and sales opportunities
• Develop product training programs for internal teams and external partners
• Provide technical support to customers, dealers, and internal staff
• Represent the company at trade shows and technical events, including setup and preparation
• Contribute to the creation of marketing materials, webinars, and technical content
• Collaborate with lab and production teams to improve methodologies and ensure market readiness
• Support quality systems and follow ISO procedures, especially regarding change control

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Marketing (preferred)
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant industry experience (as a user or product specialist)
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Required Skills:

• Experience with new product development and launches
• Background in industrial chemical environments
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Understanding of product marketing and/or sales strategies
• Ability to analyze data and make data-informed decisions

Preferred Skills:

• Background in Analytical Chemistry and related lab instrumentation
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Capability to learn and interpret data from analytical equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy