Product Manager - Watercraft

Description

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers . Old Town Watercraft brings over 100 years of passion and authentic understanding in kayaks, canoes and the new EPDL-power assist pedal kayaks to drive the next generation innovation on the water. Join the growth of this iconic brand as our Watercraft Product Manager!

Check out how the Old Town Watercraft brand feeds the passion for people to enjoy the great outdoors!

This role can be based in either Racine, Wisconsin, at our Headquarters on the shore of Lake Michigan, or at our Old Town Manufacturing / R&D facility in Old Town, Maine. Either location has incredible access to a variety of outdoor activities whether skiing and snowmobiling in winter, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking or more in summer.

About the Role :

The person in this role manages the successful development of products to meet consumer needs. Defines and executes the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, in alignment with business objectives. Ensures cross-functional alignment and oversees the successful delivery of features and functionality that drive product value. Involved in close collaboration with engineering, design, marketing, brand, and sales teams to ensure that product initiatives are executed effectively and deliver measurable results. Accountable for monitoring product performance, analyzing data to inform decisions, and continuously refining the product to maintain competitive advantage and consumer relevance.

What you will be doing :

Product Vision & Strategy

• Defines and maintains a compelling product vision and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Ensures product strategy viability though continuous market analysis.

Market Research

Innovation

Product Development, Launch Planning & Execution

Sales Enablement

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

Customer / Consumer Interaction

User Experience

Campaigns and Promotions

Other

What you need to succeed :

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What you will receive :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories : Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include : Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.

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