Product Manager

Job Title:

Product Manager (Fall Protection Systems) Duration:
Full time Job Description

This position will work closely with the Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain departments to develop and enhance our product lines through product line development, product line enhancement, supplier negotiations, supplier relationships, product training, offering, pricing, marketing programs and other product presentations. This position will report directly to the GM/Sen Director Fall Protection.

* Note this is an in office hybrid role with three days on site and two days working from a home office.

• Support the development & implementation of planning strategies that grow profit and volume based on category direction, new product development, product entry into new market segments, pricing, and merchandising.
• Work in conjunction with the marketing team, to determine placement, product introduction and promotion strategy.
• Develop clear product “core” messaging and provide clear value distinction in the marketplace.
• Develop and mentor direct reports through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes.
• Understand, define, and communicate the competitive landscape for the product category, define target markets and determine key market messages.
• Combine creativity and out-of-the box thinking in marketing and introducing new products to the market, seasonal promotions, advertising opportunities, new product launches etc.
• Fielding troubleshooting calls from users and distributors, product and safety training development and delivery.
• Provide certification and re-certification training.
• Support trade shows and other company-sponsored events as required.
• Respond to questions and concerns from customers and sales and service staff.
• Other duties and projects will be assigned as required.

• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in safety product management experience in Fall Protection PPE.
• Product marketing and promotions experience.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to understand, work with and relay technical product specifications.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on MS Office – particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Works well in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Thirst for knowledge.
• Creative and progressive.
• Gifted with the ability to clearly convey verbally or in writing technical jargon in a clear and concise fashion.