Product Manager – Structure Protection Coatings

Product Manager – Structure Protection Coatings

Kataline Limited | Nagpur, Maharashtra | Full-Time | On-site

About

Kataline Limited is a specialty chemicals and coatings company based in Nagpur. Our Structure Protection Coatings segment protects concrete and steel structures across infrastructure, construction, and industrial sectors, covering Anti-Carbonation, Anti-Corrosion, and Fire Proofing (intumescent / passive fire protection) systems.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Product Manager to own and grow this portfolio. This is a strategic, cross-functional product management / marketing role, not a sales role. You’ll manage the existing range, drive new product development, and work closely with R&D to turn customer needs into profitable products.

You’ll report directly to the Whole Time Director.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full product lifecycle and P&L / margin for the portfolio
• Manage existing products: positioning, pricing strategy, and margin improvement
• Lead new product development from concept and business case through to commercialization, partnering with R&D and Manufacturing
• Run market analysis, competitive intelligence, and voice-of-customer studies to build the product roadmap
• Define go-to-market strategy, value proposition, and technical positioning
• Drive third-party certifications, approvals, and compliance with EN 1504, ISO 12944, BS 476, EN 13381, UL and related standards
• Create technical datasheets, application guidelines, and marketing collateral; train and enable the sales team
• Support specification-selling with consultants, structural engineers, and EPC contractors
• Work across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Sales to deliver volume, margin, and launch targets

What We’re Looking For

• 8–12 years in Product Management, Business Development, or Marketing
• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Chemical Engineering strongly preferred); Paints / Polymer / Coatings background is an advantage
• MBA in Marketing / Business Management is a plus
• Exposure to specialty chemicals, coatings, construction chemicals, or related industrial products preferred
• Proven track record managing an existing portfolio and taking new products from concept to launch
• Strong business acumen with a technical mindset, comfortable with both P&L/pricing and specifications/application
• Analytical, market-oriented, self-driven, with excellent stakeholder management skills

Note: Candidates from a purely field-sales background are not the target profile for this role.

How to Apply

Apply on LinkedIn or email your resume to jby@katalineindia.com. For queries, call +91 97300 67682 or WhatsApp +91 91562 44675. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applicants get priority for interviews.

Skills: Product Management · New Product Development · Construction Chemicals · Protective Coatings · Pricing Strategy · P&L Management · Go-to-Market Strategy · Competitive Analysis · Technical Marketing · Specification Selling