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About the Role

This position will lead the development and management of protective product lines, overseeing product lifecycle management, conducting market and competitive analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and growth. Experience in Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory PPE) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify market opportunities and define strategic plans for product categories, incorporating customer insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends to maximize profitable growth for assigned categories.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life, ensuring timely execution of product development, sourcing, and launch initiatives.
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, promotional campaigns, and product messaging.
• Collaborate with global sourcing teams and suppliers to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely availability. Manage excess and obsolete inventory plans.
• Partner with testing agencies to coordinate compliance and standards testing. Monitor and address customer complaints and quality issues.
• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and market data to guide decision-making and forecasting.
• Act as a product advocate and work with stakeholders across Sales, Design, Production, and Operations to align product initiatives with business goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing on Voice of Customer (VoC) research, attend industry trade shows, and support field sales activities to gather market feedback and promote product adoption.
• Up to 25% travel within North America for field sales support, distributor meetings, and industry events. Occasional international travel may be required to visit suppliers and sourcing teams.

Requirements

• Proven ability to use financial principles, market dynamics, and business strategies to drive product profitability and sustainable growth in an industrial business.
• Collaborative mindset with a history of working with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operational stakeholders to create solutions.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Product Management
• Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory PPE)
• Financial principles
• Market dynamics
• Business strategies
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Data entry skills

Location

• North America

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Product Management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.