Product Manager | Outdoor Power Equipment

Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We design, engineer and market power tools and outdoor power equipment within our brand portfolio- EGO, FLEX and SKIL and for other highly respected private brands. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all.

Summary of Responsibilities :

The Product Manager – Residential Outdoor Power Equipment, Original Design Manufacture (ODM) will be responsible for a portion of our rapidly growing portfolio of mowers, string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.  You will work closely with our North American retail partners to bring innovated, value-added products to market by collaborating with Chervon counterparts here in North America and in our Nanjing, China headquarters.

This Product Manager will be expected to develop a deep understanding of how end-to-end value is delivered to both our direct customers and their customers.  They will use this context to investigate opportunities to improve or grow our product portfolio, collaborating closely with the team to conduct both generative research and concept validation.  This person will build the business case, steward development, and support the launch.  The Product Manager owns their portion of our total offering, serving as strategist, product champion, and subject matter expert for their categories.  They own the success of their portfolio, managing life cycle, transitions, cost, competitiveness, and value.

Key Job Responsibilities :

• Develop a market-informed portfolio strategy and roadmap to create a strong linkage between our end users and products
• Be the conduit between the retailer / end user / consumer and our Product Solutions Group (R&D, China Product Management) to specify and bring to market a steady pipeline of new products
• Create a market-leading user experience by conducting research and collaborating with our industrial design teams to clearly articulate users’ desirable outcomes and use cases
• Collaborate across functions to define and deliver great customer experiences and value from end-to-end
• Assist in educating our trainers and marketing teams on our value propositions and offerings
• Use direct user feedback and data analytics to drive continuous improvement of our existing products
• Manage your portfolio for competitiveness, profitability, value, and efficiency

Required Education and Experience :

Supervisory Responsibility :

This is an individual contributor role, but effectively leading teams without direct reports is a must.

Travel :

This position requires approximately 25% travel; some international.

Work Environment :

Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short / long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, an open PTO program, and a hybrid work environment.

This job operates in professional office, retail, and outdoor environments as well as virtually. Expect to work 3-5 days / week in the office and 0-2 days / week virtually when not traveling. Our North American headquarters is located one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility with high-end amenities such as a gourmet café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces.

We think Chervon is a great place to work!  Be part of our new future!  Better Tools.  Better World.

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