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The Product Manager is responsible for the growth of existing products as well as the development of new products and features. The Product Manager leads the Product Development team on a range of important activities related to the Color Guard product line including detailed analysis, concept generation, product development, testing, product support, and portfolio management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain product plans to guide portfolio strategy.
- Conduct regular analysis of product line performance (sales trends, regional and geographic customer analysis, revenue, margin, ext.) to guide short and long-term action plans.
- Evaluate requests for product changes, enhancements, etc.
- Develop and execute current and future product launches acting as Project Manager throughout the NPD process from concept to launch.
- Support investigation of field failures and customer complaints.
- Develop and conduct product testing, installation, and field tests of new and existing products.
- Conduct customer visits to evaluate market needs and opportunities.
- Help develop training programs to educate the sales team, distributors, dealers and contractors on the features, benefits, and applications of our products.
- Partner with external and internal resources to update sales, marketing, and technical documentation.
- Evaluate and lead the development of product literature, samples/displays, product databases, installation guides/videos, and technical data sheets.
- Facilitate annual review process on product line rationalization and provide suggested disposition on slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Performs additional duties as needed and/or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or equivalent work experience. At least 3 years in both Product Management and leading a New Product Development Team. Experience with building products preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
Poly Vinyl Co.