Product Manager

Summary Reporting to AMQ’s Director of Product Management, the Product Manager will play a key role leading new product development projects and managing a subset of the overall product portfolio strategy. The Product Manager will work with several functions throughout the company to streamline product related developments and help accelerate the strategic growth of the company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities As a product owner, solely responsible for managing a subset of the overall product portfolio and setting a strategy for growth that supports the goals of the business. Independently leads new product development efforts for marketing, including defining the business case, setting the marketing criteria, forecasting the volume potential & pricing and effectively launching the product in the market. Strong business and financial acumen. Ability to analyze complex market, sales and financial data to support planning and achieving product line objectives. Deep understanding of the market, competitors and dealer channel and proven ability to translate insights into actionable product strategies. Track product updates and new products and their impact throughout the company, from certifications and testing to packaging, assembly videos and drawings, inventory and integrating rolling changes. Interfaces collaboratively with other functional areas (ie, sales, operations, engineering, quality) to implement product development and portfolio plans. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to craft compelling product messaging to be leveraged in marketing communication tactics. Leads in-market sales support activities including product training presentations & customer engagements. Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge – Demonstrates proficient skill and understanding with complicated data and formulas. Organization – Attention to detail and ability to organize, categorize and maintain schedules and timelines. Communication – Excellent and professional written and oral communication skills in English. Flexible & collaborative – Adaptable and flexible within a dynamic workplace that is fast‑paced and rapidly changing. Dependability – Position requires reliability, responsibility, and dependability, as well an ability to work calmly under pressure with tight timelines for extended periods. Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Experience/Education A minimum of 5 years of marketing, product development or portfolio management experience. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficient experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Prior working experience in commercial office furniture or a related industry is preferred. Equal Opportunity Statement AMQ & Steelcase provide employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr