Thibaut Design is a design leader in the interior design community, specializing in beautifully crafted wallpaper, fabric, trim, and furniture. Established in 1886, Thibaut is the oldest wallpaper company in the US and is known for its bold use of color and exclusive designs. With product category and brand expansions, including Anna French and Thibaut Fine Furniture, Thibaut has become a one-stop shop for the trade community.
Thibaut is headquartered in New Jersey with corporate offices in London and flagship showrooms in NYC, LA, Chicago, and Atlanta. All products are created by the in-house design studio and stocked in a state-of-the-art warehouse in North Carolina.
Role Description
The Product Manager is responsible for overseeing product planning, program execution, and ensuring the overall success of the product throughout its lifecycle-from inception to discontinuation. This role is pivotal in developing a comprehensive vision and roadmap for the product, incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders, customers, market research, and industry insights.
The Product Manager will collaborate closely with the design, purchasing, marketing, finance, distribution, and other teams to deliver products that align with the company's vision, meet market demands, and uphold high-quality standards.
Essential Job Accountabilities: • Establish and articulate the long-term vision and goals for the product, aligning with company objectives. • Oversee the product from concept to end-of-life, ensuring continuous alignment with market needs and business goals. • Responsible for purchase order placement, inventory management, external and internal customer follow-up, logistic requirements, and product master ownership. • Collect, manage, and maintain traceability of requirements from all stakeholders across product releases. • Develop comprehensive business cases for product investments and secure internal approvals. • Propose a strategic product marketing plan and budget and ensure successful execution. • Author Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) and Market Requirements Documents (MRDs). • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third parties to identify and establish potential partnerships. • Serve as the recognized expert on the product, market trends, relevant technology, and competitive landscape. • Develop core positioning and messaging that resonates with customers and differentiates from competitors. • Conduct product demonstrations and training. Collect, analyze, and share feedback to inform product improvements and future developments. • Lead the website, digital, and social media teams to achieve strategic objectives. • Negotiate costing and assist in setting competitive pricing strategies. • Monitor, report, and continuously improve product performance. • Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market launch plans. • Support all channel management and merchandising initiatives. • Promote the product to sales teams through training sessions, webinars, newsletters, and other tools. • Manage development and marketing projects to ensure timely delivery against plan. • Act as an internal and external advocate for the product. • Deliver regular volume, revenue, and profit forecasts. • Attend industry events to stay informed about market trends and category tendencies.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline is required.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product development initiatives.
Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Pragmatic Marketing Certification, or similar credentials preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) are beneficial.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Willingness to travel as required for customer meetings, market events, and internal meetings.
• Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to define and implement product strategy and roadmap. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. • Superior communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences. • Proficient in conducting market research and competitive analysis. • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to define and implement product strategy and roadmap.
Solid understanding of relevant technology and product-specific technical aspects.