Product Manager Power Tools

Chervon North America - Naperville, IL

Full-time

Hybrid - Naperville, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Product Manager at Chervon will oversee private brand product portfolios, collaborating with key retailers to enhance product offerings and drive business growth. This role involves leading product strategy from ideation to launch and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company objectives. The position requires strong cross-functional communication and collaboration with teams in the US and China to deliver exceptional products that provide value to end-users.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify customer needs and market trends, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Develop innovative products that stand out in the marketplace, creating value for targeted consumers.
• Champion the end-user experience by working with UX and industrial design teams to translate user needs into actionable product development.
• Manage the product development process from concept to launch, maintaining a 3-5 year roadmap aligned with the company's strategy.
• Collaborate with retail partners to define and review product specifications, recommend new products, and make adjustments to existing lines as needed.
• Analyze competitive products and market positioning to ensure Chervon's offerings are competitive.
• Work with retail customers' brand teams to create compelling packaging and marketing materials for in-store and e-commerce platforms.
• Partner with the commercial team to develop product sales strategies and support customer line reviews by preparing relevant product and market data.
• Present to retail customers during product line reviews and collaboration meetings.
• Facilitate communication between North American and China-based teams to ensure smooth product development and launch processes.
• Stay current on industry trends by attending workshops, networking, and engaging with professional societies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in marketing or product management roles, ideally within tools, lifestyle, or similar consumer goods.
• Proven track record in defining, validating, launching, and managing products.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with power tools or outdoor power equipment.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and product ownership, including a 'fail fast' mindset.
• Strong ability to collaborate across different cultures and geographic regions.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, end-users, and field sales teams.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to execute complex plans.
• Experience with concept validation and market research techniques.
• Ability to create new processes and standardize departmental workflows.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short/long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive time off program
• Hybrid work environment