Associate Product Manager

Navico Group; Firenze; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading marine technology company in Tuscany, Italy, is seeking a Product Manager to oversee product lifecycle and performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in product management, preferably in marine electronics. Responsibilities include strategic planning, operational efficiencies, and supporting sales teams. A hybrid working schedule is offered.

Competenze

• 2+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or related field.
• Proven ability to drive growth through strategic plans.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Mansioni

• Manage product lifecycle and performance of assigned category.
• Monitor operational efficiencies and make recommendations.
• Support development of strategic plans and product roadmaps.

Conoscenze

Product lifecycle management

Market analysis

Customer understanding

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business, product marketing, engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages product lifecycle and product performance such as Cost/Quality, Maintenance of Business, End of Life, Model line enhancements, SKU management and sales performance of assigned product category
• Monitor and make recommendations to improve operational efficiencies, quality issues, warranty/servicing costs, margins, and forecasting
• Support the development of strategic and operational direction including new product plans / roadmaps as well as day-to-day tactical execution of product portfolio plans
• Responsible for meeting financial targets and driving growth for the assigned product category
• Support the preparation of business cases for key product and service initiatives
• Identify strategic business partner opportunities for the assigned product category
• Supports the pricing process for new and existing products
• Support the company's participation in trade shows and other special events
• Serve as the subject matter expert on the product portfolio, including features, benefits, and competitive positioning
• Support the sales team with product insights, sales pitches, and technical demonstrations

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, product marketing, engineering or related field 2+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or related field, preferably in marine electronics and/or power solutions
• Proven ability to drive growth through an understanding of the customer and market, along with the development and execution of strategic plans and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and portfolio strategy.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-friendly language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of operational processes, financial planning, pricing, margins, costs, inventories, and financial statements.
• Ability to identify consumer, customer, product, and industry trends and develop strategies to take advantage of market opportunities.
• Analyze competitive research and trends to guide category strategies and programs relative to product and program innovation.
• Demonstrated willingness to challenge the status quo and constructively drive change while fostering teamwork and core enterprise values.
• Familiarity with IMO regulations affecting product requirements

Working Conditions:

• Office environment; hybrid schedule with 3 days a week onsite preferred

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Navico Group:

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business.

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.