Senior Product Manager

From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint has grown to become Australia’s largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes, and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven't slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or opportunities for innovation. Our values of Truth, Passion, Motivation, Respect plus Listening and Learning are reflected in everything we do.

About the Opportunity

To support our ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Product Manager to lead one of our three Product Category teams. This position includes one direct report and reports to the Group Merchandise and Product Manager. In this hybrid role, you’ll have the flexibility to work between our Ballarat and Melbourne sites, with the option to base yourself in either location.

Responsibilities:

• Customer Focus: Proactively refine and optimize our product range to meet evolving customer needs.
• Category Strategy: Develop and implement category business strategies in line with our vision and goals, driving financial performance. Experience in industrial coatings or a similar industry is a plus.
• Product and Range Management: Oversee the full product lifecycle, from market research and ideation to new product development (NPD) and third-party sourcing, including range analysis and clearance processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, marketing, and sales teams to drive seamless product launches and go-to-market strategies.
• Sales Enablement: Equip the sales team with training, resources, and product materials to empower successful sales engagement.

About You:

• We are looking for the right person to join our collaborative team in a dynamic working environment
• Qualification in Marketing or Business with 7+ years work experience
• Self-motivated, energetic and confident.
• Strong in stakeholder and cross functional engagement
• Hands on and able to lead by example
• Significant project and timeline management capability
• Highly developed financial and data management and manipulation skills
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, technical and operations within depth knowledge of customer, competitive set and market developments

Benefits

• 50% off retail price of Haymes Paint manufactured products, including friends and family discounts
• 6% Medibank Corporate discount
• 20% New Balance discount
• Ongoing training and support
• Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional development opportunities

If you’re ready to contribute to a leading brand and make an impact, apply now to join the Haymes Paint team!

Please apply by including a recent resume and responding to the selection questions. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is identified.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Disclaimer:

Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. Haymes Paint do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Haymes Paint is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.