Marketing Product Manager - Distribution, Industrial Wood

Cleveland, OH (On-site)

$109K/yr – $140K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end product lifecycle for a distribution portfolio, driving ideation through commercialization while aligning cross-functional teams to optimize profitability and market adoption.

  • Portfolio & Launch: Lead stage-gated development and go-to-market plans to achieve financial targets.
  • Cross-Functional Ownership: Translate market needs into strategy, specifications, and market-ready products with R&D, sales, finance, and marketing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Marketing Product Manager is responsible for leading new product development from ideation through commercialization, utilizing a structured stage-gate process to ensure successful launches and financial performance.
  • This position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams—including R&D, sales, finance, and marketing communications—to define product strategy, develop technical specifications, and bring products to market effectively.
  • In addition to new product launches, the role owns portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, and optimization initiatives to improve profitability and reduce complexity across the distribution business.
  • The manager will also engage with customers and field teams to understand market needs, support sales initiatives, and drive product adoption and long-term success.
  • This on-site role in Cleveland requires strong project management, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

  • This position requires 30% travel.
  • This role is not remote/hybrid.
  • This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.
  • Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised.

Benefits

  • life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
  • career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
  • connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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  • A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
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Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 5,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways. Here, there's no one path to success. Our 64,000+ employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. Our employees worldwide bring their energy and unique perspectives to each new day. We believe in careers that grow with you and open up new opportunities. With the support of a global team, you can innovate, grow and discover a career where you can thrive and Create Your 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲™. Equal Opportunity Employer of all protected statuses, including disability and veteran.

Cleveland, OH, US
47K employees (2,233 in marketing)
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74% CEO approval

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6.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$213.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53%
Direct
39.9%
Referral
4.8%
Social
0.8%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~48.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,203 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
8.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
11

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