Product Manager for Hunting, Fishing and Airbeds division (Broomfield, CO)

• Explore new trends and consumer needs that lead to relevant new product opportunities  
• Conduct thorough market research to identify and validate opportunities
• Regular evaluation of product sell-in, sell-through, inventory and margin health for proactive lifecycle management

• Management of airbed/accessory product lines, upgrading the design and development of current and/or new concepts, generating and developing new categories and product concepts for review and consideration.

• Must be proactive in leading product development. 

• Responsible for generating and developing new category and product concepts for review and consideration.

• Lead an on-going 3-year category roadmap with annual brand/customer specific product plans
• Present annual business plans to management; track and report progress regularly
• Close collaboration with Sales team to ensure plans align with customer objectives and opportunities
• Develop product and design briefs for new product launches
• Close collaboration with Asia offices in the strategic planning of vendor platforms including development and operational execution

• Lead cross-functional project teams in development of new products:
  • Collaborate with internal design resources for development of innovative product solutions
  • Partner with Asia offices in the development of new products, materials, manufacturing methods and packaging
  • Regular communication with manufacturing teams to validate new product manufacturing and cost assumptions
  • Manage product cost to ensure marketable features and margin structures are met
  • Develop and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure accurate manufacturing.
  • Manage development calendar to ensure key milestones are met in full and on time
  • Work with marketing and graphic teams to best communicate product messaging through collateral, web, merchandising and packaging assets.

• Develop messaging and necessary collateral to effectively communicate new products to management, sales and internal support teams
• Communicate confirmed new products and timeline requirements with Asia team
• Ensure a strong working knowledge of commercialization status for problem-shooting scenarios and team updates
• Collaborate with Compliance teams in meeting all product labeling, testing and quality standards
• Close, cross-functional collaboration with Channel, Operations and Asia teams through pre-production and production phases to ensure quality product and on-time launch

• Must be able to lead cross functional project teams on defined timelines.  Position may have future direct reports.

• Must have excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• B.A. or equivalent required
• Must have 5 years product management and new product development experience in consumer products. Outdoor industry experience a plus but not required.
• Proficient computer skills (preferably in Microsoft Office environment).
• Knowledge of the consumer goods industry, international sourcing, and commercialization process

• Strategic, innovative, solution-based thinker
• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead a high-performance team
• Enthusiasm, drive, and a positive attitude
• Self-Motivated to achieve personal and team goals
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills to deal with customers, outside vendors and suppliers 
• Proven track record of success in consumer product development and management
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written and communications skills.
• Analytical skills for evaluating product performance. 
• International experience; ability to work with overseas teams and suppliers 

This is a full time position