Product Specialist

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. What You’ll Do We're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Product Specialist to join our Architectural & Door Hardware team. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll be the engine behind portfolio performance, digging into competitive landscapes, surfacing customer insights, and helping drive product strategy from the ground up. If you're analytically minded, naturally curious about how products win (or lose) in the market, and energized by turning complex data into clear recommendations, this one's for you. Portfolio & Market Intelligence Conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to identify performance gaps & recommend tactical adjustments that sharpen our competitive edge Build in-depth competitive analyses comparing features & benefits, technical performance, value propositions, go-to-market approaches, and service levels across key competitors Track market trends within the architectural & door hardware segment to surface opportunities before the competition does Customer Insights Gather customer product & business insights in a structured, repeatable way, translating voice-of-customer into actionable inputs for roadmap planning & the Product Development Process (PDP) Partner closely with the Product Manager to ensure insights are documented, prioritized & applied Product Lifecycle Management Own the SKU addition & discontinuation process end-to-end, coordinating across all cross-functional stakeholders to ensure flawless execution across ERP, eCommerce & PIM systems Keep every relevant team informed, aligned & accountable throughout portfolio movements Product Development Support Support the Product Manager in drafting New Product Development Requests that fuel category growth Contribute structured analysis & documentation that moves new initiatives through the PDP efficiently What You Bring 3+ years of professional experience in business analytics, customer insight, or product support; building materials industry experience is a strong plus A structured, data-driven mindset with proven project management skills Strong cross-functional influencing ability; you know how to get alignment without direct authority High integrity, a results-driven work ethic, & the kind of follow-through that earns trust across teams Comfort working with ERP, eCommerce, and PIM platforms is a bonus Position Pay Range $65,000 USD - $90,000 USD What OBE Offers You Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay. #J-18808-Ljbffr