Job Title : Senior Product Manager (Manufacturing Products)
Location : Sycamore, IL (Hybrid : 4 days remote, 1 day in office)
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Compensation : $125,000–$145,000 base salary + 10% bonus
Overview : We are partnering with a privately owned manufacturing company with over 100 years of history to hire a Senior Product Manager. This role is ideal for candidates with experience managing industrial products sold through retail channels like Home Depot, Lowe's, or similar. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of end-user needs and be ready to take ownership of a multi-million-dollar product sector.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation to discontinuation.
- Develop product strategies based on market and competitive research.
- Analyze competitive landscape including pricing, features, and innovation.
- Define target audiences and create compelling value propositions.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to execute product marketing plans.
- Partner with sales and channel teams to meet annual sales goals.
- Implement pricing strategies across retail and distribution channels.
- Support sales teams with product training and line reviews.
- Ensure timely and profitable product launches.
- Resolve development roadblocks with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Conduct end-user research to identify pain points and inform product development.
- Develop go-to-market strategies and coordinate launch execution.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in a related field; MBA preferred.5+ years of product management experience.Proven success with consumer durable goods and industrial products.Experience working with retail channels like Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.Strong strategic skills including 80 / 20 analysis and product line simplification.Manufacturing or product-driven company background.Willingness to travel up to 25%.Benefits :
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k)15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 2 voluntary days11 paid holidays