Product Manager

Position Summary Responsible for the management of our Passenger & Light Truck tire product lineup. The Product Manager role will work closely with Purchasing, Marketing, Pricing and externally with suppliers to ensure stores have a complete and profitable product line for our core tire segments. The Product Manager position will be responsible for the complete retail product screen for our individual markets based on sales and industry data down to the store level. This role will uncover segment opportunities and assist the Manager of Product Strategy in development of business cases to optimize our sales for these opportunities in both Owned Brand and National Brand tires. Management of the product screen includes applications and value steps for each tire size. This includes development of the product segment lifecycle, roadmap planning, and transition planning for each product line. Working with the Pricing team, the Product Manager will maintain the competitive retail product landscape to support strategic retail price direction. As a member of the Purchasing Organization the Product Manager will work closely with the Buyers by guiding the segment needs and recommended brands/products for each opportunity. Responsible for the creation and management of Product launch plans and projects to ensure product launches are successful with proper stock from the Buyers, training from Communications, Marketing support and warranty setup in Adjustments. Operating as a product expert this role will be the primary contact for Marketing in terms of Product Launches and Promotions on Passenger and Light Truck tires. Analyze and monitor market indicators from sources such as VIO, NHTSA while tracking national legislative initiatives (infrastructure projects, etc) for our business. This role is expected to be self starting and self serving for data analysis utilizing raw data from various Les Schwab systems to develop the market analysis and brand positions. Key Deliverables Product Screen Development & Evolution Set and Maintain the Ideal Competitive Retailer Tire Lineup Product Sales Performance Dashboards Company wide and Area driven sales VIO Data Management Industry trend reports Product Launch Planning and Execution Primary Responsibilities 35% - Tire Lineup, Application Management, Lifecycle & Transition Planning 20% - Setting and Maintaining the Competitive Retail Tire Lineup 15% - Tire Market and Vehicle Trend Analysis 10% - Product Line Performance Reporting 10% - Product Launch Management 5% - Tire Line Promotion Recommendations 5% - Other Tasks as Defined by the VP & Manager of Product Strategy to support Minimum Education & Skills Required Educational/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering or comparable experience. 5-12 years of progressively more responsibility in product management, branding or marketing intelligence. Required Technical Skills / Knowledge Expert knowledge in use of Microsoft Excel Intermediate working experience in Microsoft Powerpoint / Google Slides Working knowledge of productivity applications (Google G Suite, MS Office, etc.) Business Intelligence tool exposure and experience Working knowledge of product management applications Product marketing & purchasing experience in a retail tire environment General Knowledge and Abilities Expert in Tire and Vehicle products and applications Experience in identifying target opportunities Proven ability to develop business cases supporting product introductions Understanding of product lifecycle management and supply chain process Proven successful project management skills Strong analytical skills paired with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude Benefits Annual profit-sharing bonus FREE medical healthcare option for employees Company-funded retirement plan - no cost to employee Paid holidays Paid time off Hybrid arrangements available (3-4 days in office 1-2 days from home) Tuition Assistance Employee discount Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities. Competitive compensation Profit sharing bonus Retirement plan funded by Les Schwab Company paid training Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Vacation & holiday pay Life Insurance Short & long-term disability Equal Opportunity Statement Les Schwab is an equal-opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, please contact the manager at the location where you are applying. Employment remains “AT WILL” at all times. Our founder, Les Schwab, built his business from one store to hundreds of locations across the western states, a massive supply chain hub, and a state-of-the-art headquarters, making Les Schwab one of the largest independent tire businesses in the United States. Les believed in treating customers like family. Although he passed away in 2007, his vision remains at the core of the company’s culture: give people more for their money, reward employees for their expertise and hard work, earn people’s trust, and everyone benefits. Today, the 8,000+ employees of Les Schwab Tire Centers are proud to carry on this legacy. Our unparalleled profit-sharing and benefits package is designed to reward you now and into your future. Competitive compensation Profit sharing bonus Retirement plan funded by Les Schwab Company paid training Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Vacation & holiday pay Life Insurance Short & long-term disability Privacy Policy Terms of Use Transparency in Supply Chains Act Accessibility #J-18808-Ljbffr