Product Manager

BeDirect; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Job summary

BeDirect, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, is seeking a skilled product manager to guide product lifecycle management and develop business strategies. The role requires managing a substantial sales budget and ensuring effective communication of product expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in marketing or business management and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on strategic direction and market research involvement.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in sales/marketing.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Strong sense of urgency and independence.

Responsibilities

• Drive efforts for assigned product lifecycle management.
• Develop strategic direction for product category.
• Manage existing product line portfolio.

Skills

Sales/marketing experience

Effective communication skills

Self-reliant and initiative

Ability to manage product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or business management

MBA preferred

Job description

Drive efforts and provide direction for assigned product category in assisting with business strategy for product lifecycle management, pricing, promotional activities, product development, resource planning, product specifications, and developing /executing launch plans.

• Participate in developing strategic direction for assigned product category by supporting the development of a 3-5 year Business Plan which then dictates the Product Road Map for New Product Development activities.
• Develop and implement strategies for product development which supports the Product Road Map, including identifying, evaluating, recommending, and implementing new products for existing and new markets
• Clearly communicate product design direction including feature and performance expectations as well as timing requirements and support market research as required.
• Manage existing product line portfolio and recommend product changes, additions, discontinuations and cost reductions to produce best cost position on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in monthly demand forecast in conjunction with input from Sales and Demand Management.
• Be current on competitive intelligence and own pricing strategies.
• Interface moderately with Sales including participation in customer shows and visits.
• Manage sales budget of $20M to $50M.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in marketing, business management, or related studies is required; MBA preferred
• 3 to 5 years experience in sales / marketing
• Able to travel up to approximately 15% of time
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Potential to interact at all levels and functions
• Pattern of accomplishments
• Self-reliant; Works independently, driven, high sense of urgency, takes initiative, gets the job done

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance