Product Manager (Automotive Fluids/Chemicals; Business dev exp req)

Product Manager (Automotive Fluids/Chemicals; Business dev exp req)
Location: Cicero, IL (Hybrid/Remote Flex Eligible)
Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 + 10%-15% Bonus
Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D, 401k w/ match, PTO, Mileage Allowance,
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Monday – Friday
Travel: Up to 60% including national travel for tradeshows and account meetings
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance is negotiable

Product Manager (Automotive Fluids/Chemicals; Business dev exp req) Description

Our client in the petroleum distribution sector is seeking a Hybrid Product Manager to lead the launch of a new line of lubricants and functional fluids products. Based in Cicero, IL, this high-impact role blends business development with product strategy and development. Ideal candidates will thrive on building new categories and taking new products to market. You’ll lead business planning, support product development, and analyze market trends to expand sales across industrial and consumer sectors.

To succeed, you’ll need hands-on business development experience and a track record of successful product launches, as well as strong execution, strategic thinking, and a willingness to travel. Ideal candidates enjoy building and launching new product strategies from the ground up and thrive in a hands-on, operations-driven environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new product division from the ground up in a nimble and fast-moving environment with strong growth potential.

Product Manager (Automotive Fluids/Chemicals; Business dev exp req) Responsibilities

•    Lead market analysis to identify opportunities and product segments
•    Analyze sales performance and market trends to refine go-to-market strategies
•    Translate category insights into executable product launch plans
•    Collaborate on new product development with internal teams
•    Partner with procurement to assess raw material needs
•    Develop and execute business development strategy across B2B and retail channels
•    Build go-to-market plans aligned with margin and cost targets
•    Collaborate across marketing and sales for product rollout
•    Travel nationally for product launches, trade shows, and meetings
•    Execute margin strategy and cost analysis for product lines
•    Guide regulatory and compliance steps for product approval

Product Manager (Automotive Fluids/Chemicals; Business dev exp req) Qualifications

•    5+ years of business development or product management experience required
•    Experience launching new consumer products required
•    Automotive fluids or chemical product knowledge required
•    P&L and cost analysis experience required