At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.

Overview:

Delta Faucet Company is looking for an innovative and results-driven Product Marketing Category Manager to lead our Delta® showering category.  This role is responsible for owning and driving the new product development and go-to-market strategies as well as managing and overseeing performance of the existing showering portfolios.  In this role you will not only develop yourself for future leadership positions, but you will also coach and develop a team of product managers.  This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-visibility, high-impact category for a brand that defines the cutting edge of innovation and performance in the shower space!  This position reports to the Director of Product Management for the showering category and will intermittently interact with senior leadership across the organization.

Nature & Scope:

This position establishes the scope of the product offering in terms of price points, features and benefits within the context of the brand strategy and competitive set.  They aim to ensure financial targets are met through the conception/prioritization of new product development, value engineering initiatives, and advanced development needs.  This individual serves a key role as liaison between Sales/Channel/Brand/Service Operations and NPD teams.  Accountability for this position spans all channels (Retail, Wholesale, and eBusiness). 

Responsibilities:

Manage a diverse product portfolio by establishing the scope of the product offerings in terms of price points, features, and benefits within the context of the brand strategy and competitive set.

Manage category-level P&L including revenue growth, profitability targets, and pricing strategy, in alignment with business objectives. 

Actively explore and cultivate new showering platforms and expansions while remaining consistently focused on business opportunities for category growth.

Bring an innovation mindset to create meaningful differentiation in the market, while being mindful of market trends and insights.

Serve as a category leader with knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and sourcing strategies.

Prioritize the NPD pipeline of projects to ensure launches meet both the business needs and market expectations

Coach and develop the showering team in a manner that models and reinforces the leadership behaviors and values of DFC.

Partner with cross-functional teams across Product Development, Industrial Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Channel Marketing, and Brand to ensure timely and successful product launches. 

Qualifications:

8+ years of practical marketing/ product development experience – preferably in the consumer goods industry

Must be able to excel in a team environment with a well-developed understanding of sales and marketing strategies. 

Strong understanding of product development processes and go-to-market execution 

Solid knowledge of P&L management, financial acumen, and forecasting best practices 

Strategic thinker with strong analytical, planning, and communication skills 

Ability to manage complexity and balance long-term vision with short-term execution 

Demonstrated experience in translating consumer insights into successful product launches

Experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Channel Marketing, and Brand.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus.

This position may require international travel 2-3 times per year.

Other Considerations:

The ideal candidate would be in the Indianapolis area, but remote / hybrid working options will be considered.

Why Join Us?

At Delta Faucet Company, our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.

Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.

Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Full time

Hiring Range: $101,100.00 - $158,950.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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