Description
Product Manager
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit www.sigsauer.com.
Position Summary:
The Product Line Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining Strategic Product Plans for SIG SAUERs line of products. This position has full responsibility for the P&L of the product line, with sole ownership of revenue, margin, and cost. They will be responsible for defining new market opportunities and growing the business to meet the strategic goals of the company. They will be responsible for developing and managing an organization structure to support the growth strategy defined by the executive management team. They will be tasked with owning the full lifecycle of the product line from inception until obsolescence. They will be charged with delivering financial projections, product forecasts, NPI deliverables, inventory management, and product line strategic planning.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
*P&L of the product line.
*Product line annual revenue and margin targets.
*Be the voice of the customer to the entire organization (from aesthetics to performance).
*Sales forecast and production build plan.
*Inventory management (review and execution of old or slow moving inventory).
*Lead market research efforts to understand customer's needs, turning those needs into sound business plans (detailed ROI of proposed programs, through firsthand experience).
*Lead product development to meet clearly written product requirements.
*Ownership over NPI strategic launch schedule, produce detailed release plans and control release scope for products.
*Sales and Marketing product support and coordination (tradeshows, key customer presentations, and new product training).
*Review and control over product holds (quality, engineering, and product management).
*Write and maintain Marketing strategic plans and maintain competitive pricing matrices.
*Establish product specifications, packaging specifications, and user manuals.
*Annual Catalog and Price list production.
*Writes Seminar product introductions.
*Sales Meeting product introductions.
*Press Release reviews.
Education and/or Experience:
*Bachelor's degree and or equivalent experience in Engineering, Media Studies, Marketing, or other relevant field.
*Excellent written and verbal communications skills in both technical and business disciplines.
*Experience executing and managing financial projections and product forecasts.
*Previous experience developing print media strategies, catalogs, and product introductions.
*Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously.
*Must be Customer service oriented and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
Working Conditions:
*Able to lift 25 pounds.
*Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.
SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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