Product Manager

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Product Manager. This position reports to the Sr. Product Manager and will work in Stuart, FL.

About the position

As Product Manager of the Stuart team, you will be involved in supporting programs for new product development and stay current with market requirements and competitor market shares. This position will be evaluated on their contribution to revenue growth, gross margin, and performance quality of the products and electrical systems they manage.

Main responsibilities:

• Own the portfolio of digital switching and telematics marine products
• Manage product competitiveness and complexity by ensuring right distance between SKUs (Stock Keeping Units), managing product life cycle, proposing end-of-life, and driving modularization
• Maintain a deep understanding of the markets, customer experiences, needs, segmentation, and competitor offerings
• Support product development prioritization based on input from the market, develop end-to-end product business plan, and identify needs for investment to ensure right products are built correctly
• Identify and fill product gaps and generate innovative ideas that grow market share
• Deeply understand current and future electrical system architectures, including both Dometic and third-party components, to design and deliver custom integrated solutions tailored to OEM builder needs
• Support sales and marketing function in defining product positioning, USPs (Unique Selling Points), product branding, selling content, and value-based selling
• Develop strong working relationship with key customers
• Develop and manage product vision white papers, roadmaps, presentations, and formal business cases
• Create buy-in for the product vision internally and externally with key customers
• Define mechanical, electrical, and UI/UX product requirements
• Develop and set strategic pricing guardrails per segment to ensure appropriate product prices
• Drive product price positioning, product pricing lifecycle, and annual pricing updates
• Conduct margin analysis, industry/market research, and in-life performance measurement to determine product demand, positioning, viability, and profitability
• Act as an internal voice of the customer for the development team
• Drive product launch priorities including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members
• Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed
• Build awareness and understanding of products to clients (internal and external)
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on products and services
• Look for field feedback and warranty information and drive for product continuous improvement
• Pre-empt potential problems and provide effective solutions in reaction to the application of concepts, techniques, knowledge, or processes developed to support the new product or product change

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact
• Degree from an accredited college/university in electrical engineering preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of software and hardware development
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer or product manager of electrical systems preferred
• Fundamental understanding of electrical concepts (e.g. voltage, current, power, wiring, circuit protection)
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite and the ability to learn other applications quickly
• Proficient at merchandizing and promoting products to target markets
• Able to analyze target markets and develop forecasts based on the data
• Ability to summarize data for a broader audience

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within product management and electrical product design as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Degree from an accredited college/university in electrical engineering preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of software and hardware development
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer or product manager of electrical systems preferred
• Fundamental understanding of electrical concepts (e.g. voltage, current, power, wiring, circuit protection)
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite and the ability to learn other applications quickly
• Proficient at merchandizing and promoting products to target markets
• Able to analyze target markets and develop forecasts based on the data
• Ability to summarize data for a broader audience

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• An interest or passion for the Marine industry and outdoor living, recreational boating
• Strong problem solving and decision-making ability
• Excellent customer management skills and experience
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cohesive team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Prior experience in a startup environment or the marine industry – particularly in boat building or system integration – is a strong plus
• Be a self-motivated individual contributor who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Be able to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively across shifting demands

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Selection is being made on a running basis. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Lisa Mayes, HR Manager, at View email address on click.appcast.io

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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