Product Manager

Product Manager

Bird-X, Cozy and Tri Lite

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Full Job Description

This privately owned company is a diamond in the rough that is poised for growth; consisting of three diverse brands and product offerings ranging from “Tri Lite” specialty lighting to “Cozy” heating products to “Bird-X” wildlife control. All three brands are industry leaders and growing rapidly in their respective markets. This is a great opportunity with a company that is committed to long-term growth and a new focus on developing leading edge products. If you’re an innovative thinker with excellent interpersonal and project management skills, and you’re looking to grow your career in product management with a private company that highly values its employees, this is the role for you!

Product Manager Job Description

• Develop and maintain a three-year new product roadmap
• Develop new product specifications including features and functionality to create a competitive advantage
• Manage new product development projects and lead cross-functional teams to deliver and launch products from concept to completion into several channels
• Drive the product team to achieve and surpass company sales, profitability, and business goals and objectives
• Drive profitability, volume growth and market share, as well as best in class products
• Ensure product portfolio vision and roadmap align with business strategy, with emphasis on fast paced new product development and releases
• Own the brand, product, marketing, pricing and channel strategy across multiple product portfolios; partner with cross-functional leaders to develop go-to-market strategies
• Product life cycle and portfolio management
• Defining product marketing communication objectives, and lead the creation of marketing collateral
• Oversee the design and manufacture and planning of how to market and promote the product to the public
• Forecast and manage inventory levels to maintain industry leading service levels with maximum cash flow
• Visit customers - virtually and in person when able to travel - to make sales calls and gather insight
• Marketing research including:

• Sizing the markets and opportunities
• Developing and maintaining competitive analysis
• Specifying and overseeing the research needed to determine the needs and desires of customers

• Work with other members of the organization including marketing, engineering, customer service and sales teams

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• At least 2 years experience developing and marketing new products
• Superior project management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a keen attention to detail, multitask and work well under pressure
• Natural tendency to be curious, positive and creative
• Team player who collaborates well with others
• Sincere empathy for the customer and a commitment to delving deep into the challenges they present or experience
• Experience in other areas of management including problem-solving, decision making, time management and leadership

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus program and Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Industrial Design or Business (Preferred) MBA a plus!

Experience:

• Product Management: 2-5 years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:

• Remote interview process
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to participate in a background screening?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Product management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations