Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world' s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15, 000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.

Vinidex

For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, civil and mining sectors.

We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia.

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world' s largest global networks to bring solutions to the world' s water challenges.

We are proud of our focus on operating on 100% renewable energy by 2025 and our recycling programs across our sites. Weare looking for passionate people who want to be part of our journey and embrace the values that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

About the role

Due to an internal promotion, we have a rare opportunity for an experienced and driven Product Manager to join our collaborative and dynamic marketing team. Reporting to the Marketing Category Manager (Drainage), this is an exciting role for someone who wants to manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of products. This includes being hands on in the product innovation and development and tracking market data and insights to successfully drive top-line growth of your portfolio of products.

In this busy role, you will manage products within building drainage, stormwater & land drainage product categories. As the SME when it comes to the customer, the competitive market, channel and industry trends, you will need to work collaboratively and be able to partner with the business, to deliver on results and business outcomes.

What will you do?

• Product Strategy: Develop comprehensive product strategies that are designed to improve product profitability and growth and reinvigorate product innovation.

• Market Analysis and Customer Insights: Conduct regular market and customer research and analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and competitive insights. Translate insights into opportunities for product growth and product innovation.

• Innovation & Product Development: Identify product portfolio gaps and successfully drive ideation, innovation and new product commercialisation, steeped in customer insights. Work with the Innovation team and manage key NPD, from building business cases to commercialisation of the product in market.

• Pricing & profitability: Work with sales, marketing and finance to review and optimise product margins and profitability.

• Sales and Performance Analysis: Monitor category performance, sales data, and market trends to identify areas for improvement and take proactive actions to enhance results. Develop product forecasts, accounting for market dynamics, and in consultation with sales.

• Data management & range optimisation: Manage product range information, including SKU, to ensure it is accurate and timely. Conduct periodic range reviews to rationalise and optimise.

• Product training & support: Develop and deliver product value propositions; provide technical product training for internal staff and external customers; work with marketing communication team to develop communication assets.

About you

• Degree qualification in Marketing or trade qualified with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Management, preferably with a focus on manufactured products in a B2B market (Building Materials, Plastics, FMCG, Construction or Heavy Industrial industries preferred)

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful product strategies that resulted in revenue/market share growth.

• Strong analytical skills, with good financial and commercial acumen and ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Power BI (highly regarded), PowerPoint and presentation skills, and experienced using ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business, customers and industrial alliances, to influence and negotiate to get the best result.

• A natural curiosity for, and deep understanding of market dynamics, industry trends and customer behaviour.

• Results-driven mindset with a commitment to achieving and exceeding targets.

• You are safety focused, have a can-do attitude, are flexible, quickly adapt to new challenges and support change.

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent resident with a Driver’s Licence and car, as travel may be required from time to time as part of this role.

Why join us? We care

• Hybrid role working 3 days in our Smithfield/Darlinghurst office and WFH 2 days a week

• STI program and annual pay review are just some of the ways we reward our employees for their contribution

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer

• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family

• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council

• A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on " Go for Zero"
  

For more information this role, please contact Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252.

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it' s offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!