ICP Group

Director, Coatings Product Manager

Andover, MA
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP Group is seeking a Director, Coatings Sector to join our team. Preferred location for this position is Andover, MA, however, remote location will be considered for the ideal candidate or Norton, OH.

As Director, Coatings Sector, at ICP Group, you will play a critical role in the development, management, and growth of our Coatings Business Unit, including architectural and industrial paints, specialty coatings and sealants business lines. You will lead strategy and align closely with sales teams, Customers, and industry partners to identify market opportunities, assess competitive positioning, and develop strategies that drive product and brand growth.

In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Planners, Procurement and Customer Service to guide products through their full lifecycle—from concept and development through commercialization and market growth. The Director is accountable for the Revenue, Margin and Growth Objectives for this sector.  This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing specialty coatings portfolio while gaining deep experience in coatings technologies and performance systems used in construction, recreation, and industrial markets.

Responsibilities:
              
Revenue and Profitability:
  • Planning and presentation of the annual budget for the Coatings Sector.
  • Annual and monthly forecasting and alignment with Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement.
  • Monthly Business Unit reporting to the Executive Leadership Team.
Strategic Planning, Market Analysis and Tactical Planning:
  • Strategic planning and definition of market facing tactics for sales team implementation
  • Partner with sales teams, contractors, distributors, and end users to understand market needs
  • Define the market environment, map the competitive landscape, and identify emerging trends across the coatings and building materials industries.
  • Conduct market research and analyze data to inform product positioning, pricing strategies, and portfolio development.
  • Identify growth opportunities across new channels, applications, and end-use markets.
New Product Development
  • Prioritization of R&D projects to contribute to the growth of ICP’s Coatings Sector.
  • Build business cases and define performance and commercial criteria for new coating products and systems.
  • Collaborate with R&D to guide product formulation and development aligned with market needs and performance requirements.
  • Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and manufacturing to develop, lead and execute successful product launch strategies.
  • Support the commercialization of innovative coating technologies and systems.
Product Lifecycle Management
  • Manage the full product lifecycle from concept through growth and end-of-life while maintaining a clear view of competitive positioning and market performance.
  • Analyze business performance, market share, pricing, and volume to optimize profitability across the portfolio.
  • Recommend portfolio enhancements, rationalization, or repositioning based on market insights and financial performance.
  • Partner with the sales team to deliver product training and technical support to drive adoption and achieve sales targets.
  • Collaborate with marketing to develop product literature, technical data sheets, digital content, and sales tools supporting the Specialty Coatings portfolio.

Experience needed:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Experience in the coatings industry, paint, construction materials, or related industries.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate market insights into product strategy.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Interest in learning about coatings technologies, formulation, and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Accountability to lead projects and initiatives across the Coatings Sector.
  • Project Management, planning and implementation experience and success.

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
 
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