Product Manager, Fastpitch Softball

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Full Time Regular Stoughton, MA, US

PRODUCT MANAGER, FASTPITCH SOFTBALL (EXEMPT)

Who we are: At Franklin Sports, Inc. we believe that sports make life better. Driven by our passion to get people moving, playing and competing, we bring sports to life for athletes of all ages. Whether our job is designing a product for a World Series MVP or a child enjoying their first swings of the bat, we are dedicated to make sports inspiring, fun and accessible for all.

Every day, we collaborate to bring innovation and quality craftsmanship across the world of sport. We are proud of our partnerships with Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the National Women’s Soccer League, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the Pro Volleyball Federation, USA Pickleball, and Hasbro’s Nerf brand — all of which bring energy, strength, and joy to our products.

We are family owned and family driven. To join Franklin Sports is to join the #Franklin Fam.

We are looking to hire a Product Manager, Fastpitch, who will own and drive the performance of the fastpitch softball category—leading product strategy, development, and execution across the full lifecycle. This role sits at the center of the business, translating consumer insights and market opportunities into commercially successful products.

This role will be responsible for building and managing the category roadmap, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring all products are delivered on time, on cost, and aligned with brand standards. Acting as the primary point of contact across cross-functional teams—including design, sourcing, sales, and marketing—you will ensure alignment from concept through commercialization.

This role will also contribute to broader Diamond Sports category initiatives and provide administrative and product support across the larger team as business needs require.

This role will require travelling to company sponsored events with overnight stays and also needs to be able to travel internationally (passport and able to obtain Visas).

The position is located at our Headquarters in Stoughton, MA with a hybrid office option and will report to the Senior Director.

#Franklin Family

• Own the softball product category, including assortment strategy, product roadmap, and lifecycle management
• Lead new product development from concept through commercialization, ensuring timelines, costing, and quality targets are met
• Identify market opportunities through consumer insights, competitive analysis, and trend research, and translate them into actionable product initiatives
• Drive product line reviews, presentations, and key milestone meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Manage vendor relationships and collaborate closely with global supply chain partners on development, costing, and production execution
• Oversee product data integrity, materials approvals, and packaging to ensure accuracy and consistency across all systems and deliverables
• Support go-to-market execution, including positioning, storytelling, and key selling tools for major accounts
• Partner with sales on account needs, custom opportunities, and line architecture to maximize category performance
• Analyze product performance and business metrics to inform future decisions and continuous improvement
• Support the Senior Director in long-term category growth planning by providing data-driven insights, market analysis, and product recommendations
• Support…