Product Manager, Exterior Solutions

Job description

The Exterior Solutions Product Manager is responsible for managing Somfy’s Exterior product portfolio in North America, including motors, controls, sensors, power solutions, and accessories for awnings, exterior screens, rolling shutters, pergolas, and other outdoor applications. This role leads product strategy, market research, positioning, pricing, commercialization, performance, and lifecycle management. Working closely with global product teams and regional Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and other functions, the Product Manager will translate market needs into product priorities that support revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals. Duties & Reponsibilities Product Strategy, Innovation & Lifecycle Management Own the Exterior product portfolio and develop its regional strategy, roadmap, and priorities. Manage the product lifecycle from introduction through enhancement, optimization, and discontinuation. Identify product gaps and opportunities through customer feedback, market research, competitive analysis, and industry trends. Lead product-innovation discussions and develop business cases for new products, features, and portfolio investments. Communicate prioritized product requirements, features, and business justification to Somfy’s global product teams. Coordinate product information and database updates for the assigned portfolio. Market, Customer & Competitive Insights Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand customer needs, preferences, and market trends. Work with Sales, specification teams, fabricators, dealers, OEMs, installers, and other stakeholders to capture market requirements. Establish relationships with key customers to gather feedback, support product adoption, and identify improvements. Monitor competitor products, pricing, positioning, and marketing strategies. Maintain competitive product comparisons to identify market opportunities and threats. Monitor relevant building trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies. Go-to-Market, Pricing & Commercialization Develop product positioning, messaging, pricing, segmentation, and launch strategies. Partner with Marketing Communications to develop or localize launch materials. Coordinate cross-functional launch readiness and commercialization activities. Work with Finance to evaluate pricing, profitability, and product investment decisions. Support the planning and management of product-marketing budgets. Evaluate the performance and return on investment of product launches and related initiatives. Sales Enablement & Customer Engagement Develop sales tools and resources, including presentations, FAQs, product comparisons, and launch materials. Develop and deliver product training, presentations, and demonstrations. Maintain regular communication with Sales regarding product launches, updates, promotions, and discontinuations. Serve as the product subject-matter expert during customer meetings and product-line reviews. Participate in customer visits, trade shows, conferences, industry associations, and market-development programs. Product Performance & Reporting Define and track key performance indicators for the Exterior product portfolio. Monitor revenue, profitability, customer feedback, product adoption, and competitive performance. Prepare and deliver regular reports on product performance, market trends, risks, and opportunities. Recommend actions to improve product positioning, sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and market competitiveness. Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Product Management, or a related discipline; master’s degree or MBA preferred. Minimum of seven years of experience in product management, product marketing, or a related role. Demonstrated success launching, & managing technical or hardware products. Experience translating customer and market needs into product requirements and business recommendations. Strong analytical, project-management, organizational, presentation, and communication skills. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project objectives and timelines. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant business applications. Preferred Experience with building products, exterior shading, outdoor living, window coverings, construction products, smart home technology, automation, electrical products, or related industries. Experience launching hardware products in residential or commercial markets. Familiarity with wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth. Experience working with global product, engineering, or specification teams. Inter-relationships Collaborates locally and internationally with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and other business functions. Working Conditions Typical 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Hybrid remote option (2 days) and in-office required (3 days) work environment. Regular participation in customer meetings, training, product demonstrations, trade shows, and industry events. Approximately 15–25% travel, based on business needs. Needed Attributes Customer- and market-focused Strategic, analytical, and commercially minded Self-motivated, creative, and results-oriented Highly organized with a strong sense of urgency Collaborative and able to influence across functions Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with hands-on execution Salary Range $110,000-$130,000 (inclusive of full benefits package) Eligible for 10% annual bonus At Somfy, we care about our employees. We offer a comprehensive corporate benefits package, including a variety of health plan options. Dental, vision, 401k with a matching program, generous PTO and sick time, an employee fitness program, and more. The protection of our candidates’ personal data is a commitment of Somfy Group. We therefore ask any candidate to submit their application to us exclusively via our secure system, and not by email or postal. INSPIRING A BETTER WAY OF LIVING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL As the preferred partner for window and door automation, SOMFY is committed to inspiring new and better ways of living for all. As a French, family-owned, and independent group, in continuous growth since our creation, we have been world leaders for 50 years and pioneers in home automation. Innovation continuously guides our work and guarantees the excellence of our solutions. We are present in 58 countries, with eight production sites and 17 R&D centers. We are deeply committed to the well-being of our 7,000 employees, we promote their sustainable employability by promoting internal mobility and developing their skills. We foster diversity and inclusion by building on our strong corporate culture. SOMFY® is the leading global manufacturer of strong, quiet motors with electronic and app controls for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections. Over 270 million users worldwide enjoy the more than 170 million motors produced by Somfy. During the past 50 years, Somfy engineers have designed products for both the commercial and residential markets to motorize window coverings such as interior shades, wood blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters, exterior solar screens and projection screens. Somfy motorization systems are easily integrated with security, HVAC and lighting systems providing total home or building automation.