About Matrix Adhesives

Founded in 2021, Matrix Adhesives Group is a growth-driven company committed to delivering high-performance bonding and sealing solutions across diverse industries. We bring together some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the adhesives and sealants market - each with a proven legacy of quality, performance, and reliability.

Our portfolio includes industry-leading names–each contributing unique expertise and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Through our brands, we offer a comprehensive range of products engineered for construction, industrial, commercial, and specialty applications.

At the core of our business is a relentless focus on operational excellence, customer partnership, and cutting-edge research and development. We don’t just supply adhesives. We help build stronger, safer, and more efficient systems for the future.

Matrix Adhesives Group is more than a supplier. We are your collaborative partner backed by a powerhouse of leading brands - committed to performance, innovation, and long-term value.

For more information visit https://www.matrixadhesives.com/.

About the Role

The Product Director will be responsible for product strategy, portfolio management, pipeline prioritization, and commercialization of the branded product portfolio. Partners with Sales, R&D, Operations and Marketing to drive profitable growth and bring innovative solutions to market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from market insight and concept development through commercialization, portfolio maintenance, and end-of-life decisions.
• Lead cross-functional pipeline reviews, establish prioritization criteria, and align resources with the highest-value growth opportunities.
• Translate customer, market, and competitive insights into differentiated value propositions, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Define customer requirements and critical-to-quality specifications to guide product development and commercialization decisions.
• Partner with technical, regulatory, and marketing teams to develop defensible product claims and secure required certifications.
• Build data-driven business cases, revenue forecasts, launch plans, and portfolio growth strategies with clear financial and commercial objectives.
• Plan and coordinate customer trials, field validation, and feedback activities to confirm product-market fit and launch readiness.
• Partner with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to manage product development, scale-up, sourcing, and manufacturing readiness.
• Monitor market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify innovation, expansion, and portfolio optimization opportunities.
• Guide pricing, margin improvement, and product rationalization decisions to strengthen profitability and long-term portfolio performance.
• Travel 25% -40%

Critical Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Commercial Acumen
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication
• Project Management

Education and Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years product management, marketing or commercialization experience.
• Experience launching products in construction markets.
• Strong business case development and analytical skills.
• Bachelors degree in marketing, engineering, business, or a related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in adhesives, sealants, coatings or specialty chemicals.
• Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.