Product Specialist - Outboard Motor & Marine Rigging

People Store Staffing; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Corporate bonus program

RRSP/DPSP matching

Educational assistance

Employee product programs

Job summary

People Store Staffing is seeking a Product Specialist in the Toronto area with 5–10 years in recreational boating to drive product planning, rigging integration and technical support. You will serve as a key resource for outboard motor sales and dealer training, working in a hybrid role based in North York.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, analytical and project planning skills, plus a technical degree and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in the recreational boating industry.
• Strong knowledge of outboard motors, marine products and rigging systems.
• Post-secondary education in a technical, research, academic or related discipline.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical product features and customer benefits.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop product plans based on market research, industry data and customer feedback.
• Conduct competitive analysis of marine products, pricing, features and benefits.
• Provide detailed product information and ongoing support to internal sales and marketing teams.
• Create training materials for dealers, boat builders and internal staff.
• Develop rigging sales guides, product information guides and launch materials.
• Work with Parts & Accessories teams to ensure appropriate marine rigging components are available for product launches.
• Apply MRP knowledge to improve marine rigging solutions and product availability.
• Provide technical application support for government tenders and quotations.
• Participate in dealer, consumer, media and industry events.

Skills

Outboard motors knowledge

Recreational boating industry

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Technical discipline degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a marine industry professional with strong knowledge of outboard motors, recreational boating and marine rigging? We are recruiting for a highly specialized Product Specialist to join a well-established organization in the recreational products industry.

This full-time, hybrid position is based in North York and offers a salary range of $85,000–$95,000, based on experience and qualifications.

The Product Specialist will serve as a key resource for outboard motor sales, product planning, marine rigging integration and technical product support.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop product plans based on market research, industry data and customer feedback
• Conduct competitive analysis of marine products, pricing, features and benefits
• Provide detailed product information and ongoing support to internal sales and marketing teams
• Create training materials for dealers, boat builders and internal staff
• Develop rigging sales guides, product information guides and launch materials
• Work with Parts & Accessories teams to ensure appropriate marine rigging components are available for product launches
• Apply MRP knowledge to improve marine rigging solutions and product availability
• Provide technical application support for government tenders and quotations
• Participate in dealer, consumer, media and industry events

What we’re looking for:

• 5–10 years of relevant experience within the recreational boating industry
• Strong knowledge of outboard motors, marine products and rigging systems
• Post-secondary education in a technical, research, academic or related discipline
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to clearly communicate technical product features and customer benefits
• Excellent analytical, organizational and planning skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s licence and Pleasure Craft Operator Card

The compensation package includes employer-paid health and dental benefits, a corporate bonus program, RRSP/DPSP matching, educational assistance and employee product programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has built their career around recreational boating and understands both the technical and commercial sides of marine products.