Product Manager
- This is an on-site position, NOT remote/hybrid***
- Strategy & Road-Mapping
- Build and maintain a 3-year product roadmap aligned with corporate strategy, category trends, and revenue/profit targets.
- Conduct market segmentation, competitor benchmarking, pricing analysis, and consumer research to identify white-space opportunities
- New Product Development (NPD)
- Author product briefs with clear value propositions, feature sets, volumes, cost targets, and launch timing; secure cross-functional approval through stage-gate process.
- Serve as the Program Manager for assigned NPD projects—driving timeline adherence, risk mitigation, and milestone communication.
- Champion voice-of-customer (VOC) testing with athletes, coaches, and dealers; translate feedback into actionable design requirements.
- Lifecycle Management
- Monitor sell-through, margin, and inventory health post-launch; drive cost-reduction, line extensions, or end-of-life decisions.
- Collaborate with Operations and Finance to manage SKU rationalization and maintain optimal inventory turns.
- Commercial Readiness
- Partner with Marketing to build go-to-market (GTM) assets—positioning statements, feature/benefit narratives, packaging, POP, and digital content.
- Train Sales Reps, Customer Service, and Retail Partners on product knowledge, differentiation, and competitive advantages.
- Source additional manufacturing equipment to bring products to market.
- Financial Ownership
- Own P&L for assigned categories—set pricing, forecast volumes, track COGS, and optimize gross margin.
- Prepare business cases and ROI analyses for capital expenditures or tooling investments.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Stay abreast of emerging materials, technologies, and consumer trends; recommend patent or IP opportunities.
- Facilitate cross-functional retrospectives to capture lessons learned and refine the Product Development Process (PDP).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Design, Sports Management, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of product management experience in consumer goods; sporting-goods or performance equipment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success launching products from concept through commercialization with measurable revenue impact.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and familiarity with PLM/ERP systems.
- Strong project-management skills—ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage overlapping priorities, and hit aggressive timelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executives, retailers, and end-users.
- Passion for sports and understanding of athlete performance needs; lacrosse, hockey, or baseball background a plus.
- MBA or Master’s in Product Design/Engineering.
- Experience with Lean Product Development or Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of materials science (composites, polymers), protective equipment standards, or sports governing-body certification processes (NOCSAE, ASTM, CSA).
- Office, R&D lab, and production floor settings; may require occasional use of PPE
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for product samples/field testing
- Willingness to attend weekend tournaments, clinics, and trade shows several times per year.
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