Product Manager

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 will manage private brand product portfolios, partnering with key retailers to expand the product lineup and drive business growth. As the "Product Champion," you will lead product strategy from ideation through launch and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company objectives. This role demands strong cross-functional communication, multi-national collaboration, and the ability to effectively sell strategies to retail partners.

You will work closely with teams in the US and Global Product Management counterparts at our headquarters in Nanjing, China, to deliver exceptional products that create value for end-users.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to identify customer needs and market trends, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Develop innovative products that stand out in the marketplace, creating value for targeted consumers.
• Champion the end-user experience by working with UX and industrial design teams to translate user needs into actionable product development.
• Own the product development process from concept through launch and post-launch success, including packaging development, product photography and video production, and digital content creation.
• Contribute to the development of 3-5 year product roadmaps for assigned categories in collaboration with the ODM team, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
• Collaborate with retail partners to define and review product specifications, recommend new products, and make adjustments to existing lines as needed.
• Analyze competitive products and market positioning to ensure Chervon's offerings are competitive.
• Work with retail customers' brand teams to create compelling packaging and marketing materials for in-store and e-commerce platforms.
• Partner with the commercial team to develop product sales strategies and support customer line reviews by preparing relevant product and market data.
• Present to retail customers during product line reviews and collaboration meetings.
• Facilitate communication between North American and China-based teams to ensure smooth product development and launch processes.
• Stay current on industry trends by attending workshops, networking, and engaging with professional societies.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in product management, engineering, and/or marketing roles, ideally within tools, lifestyle, or similar consumer goods.
• Experience with defining, validating, launching, and managing products.
• Experience with outdoor power equipment, power tools, cleaning products, lifestyle products and/or camping gear.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and product ownership, including a 'fail fast' mindset.
• Strong ability to collaborate across different cultures and geographic regions.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, end-users, and field sales teams.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to execute complex plans.
• Experience with concept validation and market research techniques.
• Ability to create new processes and standardize departmental workflows.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports.

Travel:

This position will travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Work Environment:

This job operates in professional office, retail, and outdoor environments as well as virtually. Expect to work 4-5 days/week in the office and 0-1 days/week virtually when not traveling.

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.

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

Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.


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