Product Line Strategy Manager

AAR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

AAR in Wood Dale, Illinois, is seeking a Product Line Strategy Manager to support Product Line Managers in marketing and strategizing key product lines for market share growth. You will build OEM relationships, collaborate with manufacturing and sales, and help execute sales initiatives while analyzing pricing and forecasts.

The role requires a BA/BS or equivalent with 3–5 years in related fields, strong MS Office skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent with 8 years experience total.
• 3–5 years in account management, sales, product management, or business strategy.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with OEM partners.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and product teams to drive market share growth.
• Work with PL Managers/Directors to identify sales initiatives and manage cross-functional projects.
• Analyze and recommend pricing strategy based on market feedback.
• Create and maintain market feedback, opportunities, and sales models in Excel or similar tools.
• Forecast inventory and plan within budget.
• Assist Directors/Managers in meeting revenue and margin targets and manage long-term customer agreements.
• Travel with Sales Managers to visit key customers and promote products.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Product management

Business strategy

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Product Line Strategy Manager will support Product Line Managers in the marketing and strategic offering of key product lines with a focus on market share growth.

What you will be responsible for:

• Build and maintain a good working relationship with AAR’s OEM partners
• Work with manufacturing partners and the sales team to receive product feedback and identify opportunities for market share growth
• Work with Product Line Managers and Directors to identify and execute sales initiatives and manage cross‑functional projects
• Analyze and recommend pricing strategy for key product lines based on market feedback
• Create and maintain market feedback, opportunities, and sales models in Excel or similar programs
• Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget
• Assist Product Line Directors and Managers with meeting revenue and margin targets, and execute long‑term agreements with customers
• Travels alongside Sales Managers to visit key customers and promote products
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four‑year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in account management, sales, product management, or business strategy.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel both domestic and international.
• Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Job: Product Line

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Schedule: Full‑time

Overtime Status: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.