Job Description

This requisition is part of our Product Management Talent Pool —an evergreen pipeline for individuals interested in joining FBIN’s product organization. Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced product leader, we encourage you to submit your resume for consideration. By applying here, you’ll be added to our talent community, and our recruiters will review your experience to match you with current and upcoming opportunities that align with your skills and goals.

We’re especially interested in individuals with experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and building materials within the retail or wholesale channels —these backgrounds align well with our customer-centric and market-driven approach to innovation.

You will play a critical role in shaping category strategy, developing differentiated products, and executing across the full product lifecycle—from insight to concept to commercialization.

At FBIN, Product Managers are key drivers of customer-focused design and category growth. We value people who can Think Fast , Work It Together , and Make the Hard Call —with insight, empathy, and purpose.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. 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 might do in these roles:

• Develop and manage product strategies that support category growth and align with customer and channel needs
• Guide or contribute to all stages of the product lifecycle—concept development, launch, commercialization, and optimization
• Build deep understanding of customer needs through insights, data analysis, and market feedback
• Define product roadmaps and lead cross-functional execution in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Innovation, Supply Chain, and Finance
• Support or lead product line reviews, pricing decisions, and portfolio management activities
• Participate in joint business planning and collaborative initiatives with retail and wholesale partners
• Champion innovation opportunities and new product development tied to market trends and whitespace analysis
• Contribute to a Product Management Center of Excellence that supports consistency, collaboration, and scalable best practices across our portfolio
• Lead or support cross-functional alignment and go-to-market readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in product management, marketing, category management, or strategic planning
• Comfort using data to shape decisions—familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SAP is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate insights into product strategies

Preferred:

• Experience in CPG, building materials, consumer goods, or wholesale/trade channels
• Demonstrated success managing product portfolios or leading go-to-market execution
• Experience balancing retail and wholesale dynamics or working in omnichannel product environments
• MBA or advanced degree

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. 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 Innovations, 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 ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, 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 accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.