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Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

As a Product Manager B2C for our Security Business Unit,  you will contribute to the long-term success of your assigned product lines by supporting product development, commercialization, and lifecycle management efforts. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you’ll help bring products to market that align with customer needs, manufacturing capabilities, and business goals.

You must have 3+ years of product management experience in hard goods or CPG, coupled with strong marketing expertise working with large big box retailers. You should have a proven track record of supporting the development and successful launch of new products using a stage-gate process.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating insights into action, collaborating across teams, and managing the details that keep projects moving forward. You’ll support the full product lifecycle—from early development through launch, performance tracking, and end-of-life planning—while also contributing to broader team initiatives and process improvements.

Your ability to build strong relationships, think analytically, and communicate clearly will help ensure product plans are executed with quality and impact.

At FBIN, we value individuals who demonstrate the ability to Think Fast by using data and insights to guide thoughtful, timely decisions; Work It Together by building trusted relationships across teams and functions; and Make the Hard Call by navigating challenges with care, collaboration, and sound judgment.

Position Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of our Deerfield, IL office. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness, and recreation.

What you will be doing: 

• Support the strategy and direction of assigned product lines to meet customer needs and business goals.
• Work with manufacturing, sourcing, and engineering teams to identify and develop new product ideas.
• Manage product development through the stage-gate process to ensure on-time, high-quality launches.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to bring products to market and ensure strong customer alignment.
• Track product performance and support lifecycle planning, including updates and discontinuations.
• Use customer insights and market research to guide product improvements and priorities.
• Support pricing decisions and help manage product profitability.
• Collaborate on the creation of packaging, sales tools, and marketing materials.
• Stay connected with Sales teams to align on priorities and customer needs.
• Ensure product content is ready for digital and eCommerce platforms.
• Train internal teams and partners on product features and market trends.
• Contribute to projects and planning efforts that support the broader team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+  years of experience in product management (hard goods or CPG) and marketing working with large big box retailers. 
• Experience supporting the development and launch of new products through a stage-gate process.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional partners and contributing to shared solutions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to support inclusive decision-making and clear storytelling.
• Proficient with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SAP or similar systems.
• Willingness & ability to travel up to 25%, primarily to customer locations or industry events.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Experience in both B2C and B2B environments.
• Background in building products, durable goods, or home improvement industries.
• Experience with connected products or smart technologies.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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