Product Manager

Job Description

Structural Concepts, a Hoshizaki Company

The company operates as a sister company of Hoshizaki America.

Purpose of the Job

Grow and sustain profitable market share with compelling products in assigned categories. Collaborate cross-functional to ensure the successful launch of new products.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Product Development : Lead the development of new products from concept to launch, ensuring projects are linked to our strategic priorities and deliver financial, operational, and commercial results.

Project Management : Identify and mitigate potential risks, ensure stakeholder alignment around project objectives (timeline, budget, performance), plan for and secure the resources, manage the timeline, monitor progress, and ensure timely deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer service teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing product support.

Market Research : Review trade journals and analyze third party research. Collect primary research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive intelligence.

Product Strategy : Recommend product strategies that align with company goals and objectives.

Product Lifecycle Management : Manage the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through end-of-life, ensuring products remain competitive and profitable.

Customer Feedback : Gather and analyze customer and channel feedback to inform product improvements and new product development.

Performance Metrics : Track key performance metrics such as market share and gross margin to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.

Product Maintenance : Identify and complete product maintenance activities to enhance profitability and / or improve customer satisfaction.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Engineering or related discipline. MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in a related industry. Experience in smart technology, IOT, or digital commerce a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of financial acumen.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel, particularly data summary tools and graphs.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office.
• Tech and database savvy.