Senior Product & Program Manager (Consumer Product Goods- Hardware)

About the position

The Senior Program and Portfolio Manager (Consumer Product Goods- Hardware) is responsible for aligning customer and Hillman brand/product strategies. You will create and present compelling category and product propositions that drive profitable growth and market share for both Hillman and our customers. This role serves as a crucial link between our products, market needs, and customer success. This individual works within Hillman's Protective Solutions Division, focusing on the work gloves category; experience in the hardware industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with channel teams to optimize customer programs
• Lead product lifecycle management, maintain portfolio health, and execute item rationalization
• Manage end-of-life item processes, including liquidation lists
• Drive value engineering initiatives to make existing items more profitable
• Serve as coordination point with sourcing on PV RFQs and item anomalies
• Address internal (sales, field, CE) and external product-related questions
• Monitor and analyze competitive intelligence/activity by category
• Assist in development of universal selling aids
• Execute brand strategy and 'Swim Lane' management
• Provide promotional item support (while channel handles placement/display)
• Transform customer insights into POS-driving actions - customer mix/refresh
• Collaborate with Channel teams to ensure pricing consistency
• Lead adaptation of existing products (packaging, quantity, artwork)
• Coordinate graphic design support for new opportunities
• Facilitate product design support for new opportunities
• Apply financial acumen to develop effective pricing strategies
• Tactically execute plans and programs
• Demonstrate self-motivation and strong coordination skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, or a related field
• 4-6 years' experience in a related field
• CPG product experience required