Product Manager - Respiratory

This position will be a dynamic and results-driven Product Manager that will lead the development and management of our protective product lines. This role involves overseeing product lifecycle management, conducting market and competitive analysis, and collaborating cross-functional teams to drive innovation and growth. The ideal candidate will have a background in Product Management, with experience in Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory PPE) being strongly preferred.

This position reports to the Director of Product Management.

Please note: This is a product management role for physical respiratory safety products. We are seeking candidates with experience managing tangible manufactured products rather than software, SaaS, or technology platforms.

• Product Strategy & Development:
  Identify market opportunities and define strategic plans for product categories, incorporating customer insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends to maximize profitable growth for assigned categories.
• Lifecycle Management:
  Oversee the full product lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life, ensuring timely execution of product development, sourcing, and launch initiatives.
• Sales & Marketing
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, promotional campaigns, and product messaging.
• Supplier & Inventory Management:
  Collaborate with global sourcing teams and suppliers to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely availability. Manage excess and obsolete inventory plans.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Partner with testing agencies to coordinate compliance and standards testing. Monitor and address customer complaints and quality issues.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and market data to guide decision-making and forecasting.
• Cross-functional Leadership:
  Act as a product advocate and work with stakeholders across Sales, Design, Production, and Operations to align product initiatives with business goals.
• Customer & Market Engagement:
  Collaborate with Marketing on Voice of Customer (VoC) research, attend industry trade shows, and support field sales activities to gather market feedback and promote product adoption.
• Travel Requirements:
  Up to 25% travel within North America for field sales support, distributor meetings, and industry events. Occasional international travel may be required to visit suppliers and sourcing teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Product Management, preferably within an industrial or PPE-related business.
• Proven ability to use financial principles, market dynamics, and business strategies to drive product profitability and sustainable growth in an industrial business.
• Collaborative mindset with a history of working with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operational stakeholders to create solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); data entry skills a plus.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.