Delta Faucet Company
Product Category Manager - Lavatory
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Delta Faucet Company
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.
Nature & Scope This position leads a team of product marketers and oversees all portfolios within the bath category. The role 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. It ensures financial targets are met through the conception/prioritization of new product development, value engineering initiatives, and advanced development needs. The individual serves a key liaison role between Sales/Channel/Brand/Service Operations and NPD teams, with accountability across Retail, Wholesale, and eBusiness channels.
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 faucet 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 bath 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 matrix 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.
Experience in retail or wholesale channels a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus.
This position may require international travel 2‑3 times per year and travel up to 25% of the time.
Other Considerations
The ideal candidate would be in the Indianapolis area, but remote / hybrid working options will be considered.
Benefits
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 Full time Hiring Range: $103,700.00 – $163,020.00 Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.
EEO and Diversity Statement 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.
Delta Faucet Company is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
E‑Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish E‑Verify Right to Work Poster: English, Spanish
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Delta Faucet Company
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.
Nature & Scope This position leads a team of product marketers and oversees all portfolios within the bath category. The role 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. It ensures financial targets are met through the conception/prioritization of new product development, value engineering initiatives, and advanced development needs. The individual serves a key liaison role between Sales/Channel/Brand/Service Operations and NPD teams, with accountability across Retail, Wholesale, and eBusiness channels.
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 faucet 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 bath 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 matrix 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.
Experience in retail or wholesale channels a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus.
This position may require international travel 2‑3 times per year and travel up to 25% of the time.
Other Considerations
The ideal candidate would be in the Indianapolis area, but remote / hybrid working options will be considered.
Benefits
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 Full time Hiring Range: $103,700.00 – $163,020.00 Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.
EEO and Diversity Statement 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.
Delta Faucet Company is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
E‑Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish E‑Verify Right to Work Poster: English, Spanish
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