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Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. **Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?**

Position Summary:

The **Senior Manager Retail Product Development – North America** plays a pivotal role in leading the development and execution of innovative retail product solutions across North America. This position ensures Oatey’s retail product portfolio remains competitive, customer-focused, and aligned with company growth and channel strategies. The Senior Manager leads cross-functional initiatives from concept validation through commercialization and post-launch analysis, partnering with Sales, Corporate Product Management, Retail Channel, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, suppliers, reps, and external firms. This role not only drives innovative retail product launches but also ensures Oatey remains ahead of evolving consumer needs, retailer expectations, and omni-channel demands.

This role is responsible for embedding sustainability, compliance, and digital readiness into the product pipeline, while building a high-performing team that positions Oatey as the most trusted and innovative brand in the marketplace.

Position Responsibilities:

+ **Product Development Leadership**

+ Lead the development of new retail products from concept through launch, ensuring strategic alignment with customer needs and business objectives.

+ Partner with global sales leaders to align new product priorities with Oatey’s strategic growth objectives.

+ Foster a culture of innovation by embedding customer insights, competitive benchmarking, and market trends into decision-making.

+ **Sales & Customer Alignment**

+ Work directly with Sales teams to ensure product strategies achieve both customer and company goals, positioning Oatey as a trusted and innovative partner in retail.

+ Collaborate with Sales and Channel Marketing on retailer-specific initiatives, including line reviews, assortment strategies, and promotional planning.

+ Present compelling product stories to customers that reinforce Oatey’s reputation as an innovation leader.

+ **Product Performance Management**

+ Monitor and analyze performance of current SKUs, identifying risks, opportunities, and actions to maintain shelf presence, margin, and profitability (in partnership with other stakeholders).

+ **Supplier, Rep, and Partner Engagement**

+ Partner with suppliers, manufacturer reps, and external firms to co-create new SKUs and solutions that differentiate Oatey in the marketplace.

+ Leverage external partnerships to accelerate innovation, ensure feasibility, and enhance value creation for customers.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration**

+ Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to ensure feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational readiness of new and existing product initiatives.

+ Support Marketing in building strong positioning, packaging, and go-to-market tools that resonate with consumers and retailers.

+ **Team Leadership & Development**

+ Manage, mentor and guide junior product managers and associates, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

+ Create long-term retail product strategies aligned with Oatey’s corporate vision, financial goals, and innovation agenda.

+ Ensure compliance with product safety, regulatory, and quality standards across all initiatives.

+ **Innovation & Sustainability Advocacy**

+ Champion initiatives that drive product differentiation through design, functionality, and environmental responsibility.

+ Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer preferences to inform future product direction.

+ **North American Market Insights & Knowledge Sharing**

+ Share insights and best practices across regions to identify scalable opportunities.

+ Monitor retail trends within North America and assess their relevance to Oatey’s product strategy.

Knowledge and Experience:

+ 5+ years of progressive experience in product management/product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focused on retail channels.

+ Strong financial and analytical acumen with ability to build business cases and manage P&L impact.

+ Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging retail customers and internal executive leadership.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and external partnerships (suppliers, reps, firms) to deliver innovative, market-ready solutions.

+ Strong presentation skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in Oatey’s innovation story.

+ Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (20–30%).

Education and Certification:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ MBA preferred.

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At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Oatey Total Rewards

+ Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

+ Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

+ 401(k) with competitive company match

+ Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

+ Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

+ Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ A robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well being

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.