Motorcycle & Powersports Product Manager

Walker Products Inc.; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Products Inc. is seeking a Product Manager - Othermotive® to lead product strategy for non-automotive lines, with a primary emphasis on motorcycles and powersports.

You will manage products end-to-end, from research through launch and lifecycle, while coordinating with Engineering, Marketing and Sales to deliver compelling value to customers. The ideal candidate has direct motorcycle industry experience, strong knowledge of components and networks, and the ability to translate market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, automotive or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years in product management or related commercial role.
• Direct motorcycle industry experience required.
• Strong knowledge of motorcycle components, models, and aftermarket channels.
• Ability to research markets and translate findings into product plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies for Othermotive categories focused on motorcycles and powersports.
• Manage product lifecycles from market research to launch and discontinuation.
• Identify new product opportunities via market trends, customer requests and gaps.
• Maintain knowledge of brands, models, engines, components and distribution channels.
• Create roadmaps aligning priorities with goals and market potential.
• Prepare business cases including market potential, pricing, margin and ROI.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, and Ops to launch products.
• Define product requirements ensuring performance, quality and packaging meet expectations.
• Monitor performance and recommend actions to improve results.
• Conduct competitive reviews and pricing analyses.

Skills

Product strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Pricing & profitability

Project management

MS Excel / PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/related field

Tools

ERP systems

Product information/catalog systems

BI tools

Job description

Walker Products Inc. is seeking a Product Manager - Othermotive® to lead product strategy for non-automotive lines, with a primary emphasis on motorcycles and powersports.

You will manage products end-to-end, from research through launch and lifecycle, while coordinating with Engineering, Marketing and Sales to deliver compelling value to customers. The ideal candidate has direct motorcycle industry experience, strong knowledge of components and networks, and the ability to translate market