Product Manager - Accessories

Product Manager — Accessories

The ring and base system is essential to the performance of riflescopes and accessories. Our foundation products require rock‑solid mounting hardware, and we are looking for a Product Manager to guide the future of our accessories line.

As Product Manager for Accessories, you will own the full product lifecycle—from identifying market gaps, building the business case, guiding development, launch, sustainment, and sunset. You will manage rings, mounts, bases, and branded merchandise.

• Proactively manage the current and future success of the Nightforce Accessory and Merchandise product lines by maintaining a strategically sound and profitable mix of products.
• Serve as the voice of the consumer throughout product development, maintaining a precise understanding of the preferences and needs of hunters, competitive shooters, and professional users.
• Listen objectively while gathering information to pinpoint consumer and market needs; develop portfolio plans and product roadmaps accordingly.
• Analyze the product life cycle of product families and individual SKUs based on consumer, customer, and market factors, and make recommendations accordingly.
• Work with Sales to develop strategic market pricing and demand probabilities for new products.
• Recommend market pricing, order quantities, and reorder thresholds for branded merchandise for direct‑to‑consumer sales.
• Collaborate with other Product Managers and the Executive Team to prioritize product development projects, driving the most impact for the company.
• Manage product development and launch timelines, develop launch plans, and provide accurate information to Marketing and Sales for proper launch strategies.
• Structure, maintain, and monitor project schedules and report status regularly.
• Maintain a database of market research, including competitive analysis, market sizing estimates, and consumer preference trend data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a strategic marketing or product management role.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing product and portfolio‑level profitability, promotional profit/loss scenarios, and growth modeling.
• Ability to articulate the Nightforce Brand and explain its structure and positioning.
• Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, analytics, and problem‑solving.
• Ability to participate in technical conversations with engineering personnel based on a fundamental understanding of design, manufacturing techniques, risk analysis, and tradeoffs.
• Highly collaborative style; able to work well in a team environment and achieve results without authority.
• Organized and focused with the ability to manage multiple product development projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience presenting to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Resilient character, superior customer service mentality, and high integrity in all business dealings.

• Experience with both accessory development and branded merchandise sourcing.
• Knowledge of the hunting, shooting, and outdoor industry.
• Experience managing a portfolio with limited‑run items.

The position is based in our Orofino, Idaho headquarters.

• 100% paid benefits covering medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off: 60 hours in the first year, increasing year over year.
• 10–13 paid holidays per year.
• Matching 401(k) after one year of employment.
• 4‑day work week.
• Pride in our product.
• Employee discount on scopes and Nightforce apparel.

Nightforce Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All job offers are contingent upon passing pre‑employment requirements, including a drug screen and criminal background check. Applicants must also be a “US Person” as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).