Description

Develop and execute overall market strategies for the Cargo and Cooler categories.
Create strategic plans, roadmaps and objectives for marketing, product, service, and distribution activities.
Ensure that business meets crucial strategic plan elements including revenue and profitability, while maintaining adherence to budgeted spending parameters.
Operate as Project Manager for various category and product management related activities
Manage product development schedules to ensure critical launch windows are delivered with the full complement of go to market support.
Continually evaluate the timely adjustment of key strategies to meet changing economic and business environment conditions.
Utilize sales planning and market research to accomplish ongoing analysis of competitive products, selling techniques, consumer research, marketing legislation, new products, pricing and distribution.
Recommend and execute new products, product modifications, and/or improvements based on market research, consumer feedback, market knowledge, and sales personnel information.
Coordinate, recommend, and provide strategic input on advertising and promotion activities for the commercial/consumer market. Significant interaction with outside customers, coordinated with sales through extensive travel and event attendance, to include trade shows, customer presentations, dealer events, etc.
Approve delegation of pricing authority and individual pricing questions with policy implications.
Monitor performance against budget objectives.
Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar role in comparable organizations with in-depth knowledge of product management in consumer goods environment.
Experience in the Automotive or Automotive Aftermarket sector.
Demonstrated success defining and launching premium products with proven track record.
Must be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various software programs. MS Project a plus.
Excellent teamwork and teambuilding skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Must be able to demonstrate strategic business acumen, expertise, and creativity in the development of strategic product plans. Proficiency in Retail Math is a must.
Experience working with key internal teams and customers to define market needs and successfully bring new products to market. Attention to detail when evaluating products and program in development.
Strong affinity for understanding target audiences, customer needs, competitive landscape, and sales management processes.
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Strong multi-tasking and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal, presentation skills.
Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager. Must be flexible regarding working hours.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Pelican’s brand and reputation.
Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.
Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be Choose an item. required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.

Hard Skills

Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
Product development
Team building
Cross-functional collaboration
Business analysis
Timelines
Deliverable management
Scheduling
Accountability
Ability to use project management software
Advanced language knowledge
Advanced writing skills

Soft Skills

Pelican

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Main info
Language English
Experience level Mid Level
Job type Full Time
Salary negotiable
CountryUnited States of America

We offer

Generous paid time off plans
401k plan – with a competitive match
Tuition Assistance Program
Established reputable brand offering premium products – you’ll be proud to represent Pelican!
Prime location – minutes away from the beach!
Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products
Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
Wellness Discount Program
Lucrative employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.
And more…

Product Manager

Description

Develop and execute overall market strategies for the Cargo and Cooler categories.

Create strategic plans, roadmaps and objectives for marketing, product, service, and distribution activities.

Ensure that business meets crucial strategic plan elements including revenue and profitability, while maintaining adherence to budgeted spending parameters.

Operate as Project Manager for various category and product management related activities

Manage product development schedules to ensure critical launch windows are delivered with the full complement of go to market support.

Continually evaluate the timely adjustment of key strategies to meet changing economic and business environment conditions.

Utilize sales planning and market research to accomplish ongoing analysis of competitive products, selling techniques, consumer research, marketing legislation, new products, pricing and distribution.

Recommend and execute new products, product modifications, and/or improvements based on market research, consumer feedback, market knowledge, and sales personnel information.

Approve delegation of pricing authority and individual pricing questions with policy implications.

Monitor performance against budget objectives.

Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar role in comparable organizations with in-depth knowledge of product management in consumer goods environment.

Experience in the Automotive or Automotive Aftermarket sector.

Demonstrated success defining and launching premium products with proven track record.

Must be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various software programs. MS Project a plus.

Excellent teamwork and teambuilding skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Must be able to demonstrate strategic business acumen, expertise, and creativity in the development of strategic product plans. Proficiency in Retail Math is a must.

Experience working with key internal teams and customers to define market needs and successfully bring new products to market. Attention to detail when evaluating products and program in development.

Strong affinity for understanding target audiences, customer needs, competitive landscape, and sales management processes.

Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

Strong multi-tasking and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal, presentation skills.

Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.

Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager. Must be flexible regarding working hours.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.

Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Pelican’s brand and reputation.

Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.

Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.

Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.

Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.

Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.

Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.

Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be Choose an item. required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).

Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

We offer

Generous paid time off plans

401k plan – with a competitive match

Tuition Assistance Program

Established reputable brand offering premium products – you’ll be proud to represent Pelican!

Prime location – minutes away from the beach!

Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products

Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.

Wellness Discount Program

Lucrative employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.

And more…