Product Manager (On-Site)

Gopher Product Marketer

Gopher Sport is looking for passionate, experienced candidates to join our Product Marketing Team as a Product Marketer in our Gopher business unit.

Gopher Sport is an industry-leading inventor and seller of high-quality, innovative products used by teachers, coaches and kids for physical education, athletics, fitness and recreation.

Our mission is "To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and be healthier through physical activity". Started in 1947, we are committed to giving our customers innovative, high-quality products; fast, friendly, easy, right service; and an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

Our Values:

• We create delighted fans
• We are 1 dependable and trustworthy team
• We are passionate about quality and excellence
• We move fast to innovate, simplify, and improve

A Gopher Product Marketer is responsible for building desirable, profitable, high-quality, unique and comprehensive product assortments that create excitement and fulfill our institutional customer's needs.

This is a full time, in-person position in Owatonna, MN.

What will you be doing?

• Identify and launch targeted new products which meet our high standards for sales, profitability, incremental contribution, quality, appearance and inventory efficiency.
• Work directly with the internal Product Development Team to define the vision for new products, providing direction from idea to completion.
• Ensure superior product presentations across all channels for both new introductions and the existing assortment.
• Execute pricing strategies to achieve targeted market positioning and margin requirements.
• Manage the product assortment within assigned categories throughout the product life cycle.

Requirements:

• 4-year degree in business administration, marketing, or related field from an accredited university/college.
• Minimum 4 years success in a merchandising or sales & marketing role.
• Minimum 4 years experience managing vendor relationships.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications and Windows Operating System.
• A lifestyle or educational background that is aligned with the company's vision: "To help young and old live more active, more satisfying, and healthier lives through physical education, recreation, and sports"
• Experience or knowledge of the physical education, sports, or fitness market preferred.

Why join our Team? You'll get satisfaction knowing you're helping millions of kids around the world have fun and become more active and healthy. Plus, you'll get a competitive compensation and benefit package, including traditional and HSA Health Insurance options, Vision, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrued the first year, 3 weeks of remote work flexible hours, 8 company paid holidays, profit sharing, 401K, a Lifestyle Spending Account, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, an onsite fitness center and so much more!

$58K - $70K (eligible for up to 25% additional annual incentive)

To apply:

• A short, clear Cover Letter that explains WHY you are interested in this specific position and gives examples of your prior successes performing the responsibilities listed above.
• Your Resume