Product Manager

EPTA GROUP; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work whenever possible

Epta Academy training

Flexible working hours

Volunteer opportunities

Technical equipment provided

Job summary

Epta Group in the United States is seeking an experienced Product Manager to drive a refrigeration product portfolio through its full PLC, from market introduction to end-of-life. You will define commercial objectives and lead marketing and go-to-market strategies to ensure long-term product success.

The role demands strong cross-functional leadership, 5+ years in the refrigeration sector, and a track record of managing B2B or B2C products across industrial, commercial, or mechanical markets.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical), Marketing, or Product Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with mandatory background in refrigeration.
• Experience managing products of similar scale in B2B or B2C markets.

Responsibilities

• Own Product, Project, and Category Management for the portfolio.
• Manage in-life product optimization, feedback, requirements and issues.
• Define Multi-Year Product Plan aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market research and gather customer feedback for actionable requirements.
• Create programs and collateral to market and sell the product.
• Define pricing and go-to-market plans with phase-in/out strategies.
• Support competitor analysis and ongoing market intelligence tracking.

Skills

Refrigeration domain knowledge

Product lifecycle management

B2B/B2C market experience

Education

Engineering Degree (Mechanical) or Marketing or Product Management

Job description

Product Manager

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to drive our product portfolio through its entire Product Life Cycle (PLC) from initial market launch to final production exit. In this role, you will define and execute commercial objectives (sales, market share, turnover) and spearhead the most effective marketing and go-to-market strategies to ensure long-term product success.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in Engineering (specifically Mechanical), Marketing, or Product Management
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with mandatory background in the refrigeration industry/market space (within industrial, commercial, or mechanical sectors)
• Management & Market Experience: Demonstrated management experience handling products of a similar scale, with specific expertise in either B2B or B2C markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Product & Category Ownership: Own Product, Project, and Category Management for the assigned product portfolio
• In-Life Product Optimization: Manage all aspects of existing products, actively incorporating customer feedback, managing requirements, and resolving product issues
• Strategic Planning: Define the Multi-Year Product Plan for the assigned category to align with overall business goals
• Market Research & Voice of Customer: Conduct thorough market research (including customer visits, events, and user feedback loops) to generate clear, actionable product requirements
• Marketing & Sales Enablement: Create the programs and collateral to market and sell the product effectively
• Go-to-Market & Pricing: Define high-level requirements, pricing strategies, and comprehensive go-to-market plans, including seamless phase-in and phase-out strategies
• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Support the Product Strategy Manager with competitor analysis, benchmarking, and ongoing market intelligence tracking

Don’t let a few unmet requirements chill your enthusiasm! If you’re excited about the role and believe you have the potential to excel, We love fresh energy and are eager to see what you bring to the table!

Why work for Epta

At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way.

• Join Epta in this permanent role, where you’ll experience a great blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture.
• We take development opportunities seriously! Take part in a variety of training courses through our Epta Academy and external training partners.
• Epta offers the opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment.
• Balance work and personal life perfectly with our flexible working hours.
• Give back more than we receive: Join our volunteering activities and help make the world a better place.

Our story

We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting‑edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after‑sales support.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin. At Epta, your unique perspective is what keeps us innovative and cool.