Come join us! Gripple is an innovative, award-winning company involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a range of wire joining and tensioning products. With offices worldwide we sell into the commercial construction, viticulture, solar and civil construction markets. We are an employee-owned company with a culture of entrepreneurship, equality, and strong team spirit!
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We’re looking for a Product Manager to accelerate growth and innovation within our construction suspension systems offering. This role works under the guidance of the senior Product Manager and collaborates closely with our central Product Management team in Sheffield, UK. You’ll assist with market research, product launches, and customer feedback initiatives to ensure our products meet US commercial construction market needs. You’ll also coordinate with regional teams and internal stakeholders to keep our products competitive and aligned with customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
· Gather and analyze customer feedback and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
· Support validation of new product concepts through research and customer engagement.
· Assist in preparing go-to-market materials, including sales collateral and training resources.
· Coordinate with marketing and sales teams to ensure smooth product introductions.
· Help collect feedback on product ideas and prototypes.
· Support customer-facing teams in addressing product-related questions.
· Work with internal teams to ensure accurate communication of product updates and timelines.
· Provide input to the central product management team on US regional needs and insights.
· Track product performance metrics and report findings to support and inform decisions .
· Define market and customer segments to identify growth opportunities.
· Perform competitor gap analysis and monitor pricing trends.
· Assist in creating marketing collateral and sales enablement materials.
· Support training for sales teams on product value propositions.
· Monitor product performance and analyze win/loss data to refine strategies.
What We’re Looking For
· A minimum of 2 years of experience in product management is required.
· A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Product Management or a related field is preferred.
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
· Curiosity to learn and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
· Demonstrated ability to take initiative, overcome challenges, and consistently deliver outcomes.
· Willingness to travel occasionally within the United States (up to 25%).
· Strong commercial acumen and understanding of pricing and revenue drivers.
· Ability to analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes.
· Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative analysis for decision-making.
This is not a remote position.
Job Type and Pay
Job Type: Full-time, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Pay: $65,000 – $75,000 per year
Benefits
· 401(k) plan with a 9% Company Contribution
· Excellent Medical PPO, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
· Flexible spending account
· Generous Paid Time Off
· Volunteer & Birthday Time Off
· Parental leave
· Employee-owned company — Because you deserve a stake in our success
· Annual Paid Holiday Shutdown
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Product Management: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Aurora, IL 60502 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
