Product Manager - Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes the strategic plan for the assigned product portfolio to support company annual growth objectives.
• Leads the product lifecycle from concept through launch, including voice-of-customer research, pricing, positioning, and end-of-life planning.
• Conducts regular market and competitor analysis to ensure products remain innovative, differentiated, and best-in-class.
• Partners with engineering, marketing, sales, operations, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product solutions on time and within budget.
• Defines multi-generational product roadmaps and prioritizes initiatives based on business impact, customer needs, and market trends.
• Provides input into financial planning and forecasting for assigned categories, collaborating closely with finance and supply chain on profitability, margin, and ROI analysis.
• Supports sales and marketing with product training, collateral development, and go-to-market strategies.
• Ensures pricing is competitive and aligned with market expectations while achieving profitability goals.
• Builds strong relationships across the organization and acts as the category champion internally and externally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) required
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, project management, and/or related commercial facing engineering roles.
• Experience managing complex product portfolios and delivering results in a cross-functional environment.
• Prior experience in janitorial/sanitation, specifically color coding or similar industries strongly preferred.
• Experience with HAACP in food plants and food service back of house operations.
• Experience working inside a company that practices lean or six sigma continuous improvement practices is preferred. 

Required for Success:

• Team Orientation - Demonstrates a genuine commitment to service and team success; brings a customer-first mindset to internal and external relationships.
• Collaborative Relationships - Actively engages with peers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to build strong, productive partnerships.
• Accountability - Tackles difficult conversations with professionalism; sets high expectations and holds others (and self) accountable for results.
• Action-Oriented - Operates with urgency and efficiency; thrives in fast-paced environments and meets challenges head-on.
• Results Focused - Consistently delivers on commitments with a drive for excellence; pushes beyond expectations to achieve business objectives.
• Adaptability - Maintains focus and flexibility in the face of changing priorities, market conditions, or organizational needs.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Up to 25% travel to customers is required, including routine visits to Oklahoma City, OK, and Lodi, NJ every 4–6 weeks, in support of corporate initiatives. 

CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.