Summary:We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager in our growing Industrial product development team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace multi-tasking, and enjoy problem solving and helping business partners, then we want to speak with you!
Primary Purpose:Work closely with our engineering, supply chain, sales, marketing, and technical service teams on a variety of tasks designed to bring new products to market. Effectively manage and communicate the strategic category plan and annual planning horizons to cross-functional teams. Work with internal sourcing team and third-party vendors to ensure a competitive cost, high quality and timely completion of projects.
Role and Responsibilities:- Drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch.
- Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams.
- Create product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements.
- Analyze market data to develop sales strategies, and define product objectives for effective marketing communications.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization.
- Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates FNA across primary market segments.
Required Skills and Experience:- Strong experience in a dynamic product management role.
- Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle.
- High effectiveness in managing cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- 3+ years of product management experience.
- Experience in delivering finely tuned product marketing strategies.
- Preferred experience launching products sold within consumer retail, independent dealers, rental and industrial channels of distribution.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite of products to include PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills; in person, on the phone, in writing, and on video calls.
- Detail oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy; ability to multitask.
- A solid understanding of the e-commerce, retail, and industrial buying environments.
- Experience within the outdoor power equipment or power tool industry is a plus.
- Bilingual communication skills in Spanish and English is a plus.
Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree preferred, but will also consider combination of education and experience.
Other Duties as Assigned:- Provide back-up support for other areas as necessary.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities:None
