Product Manager

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced Product Manager to manage marketing activities and lead product development. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in B2B product management and a bachelor's degree in Marketing or Engineering. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of demonstrated work experience in B2B product line.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to drive initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day marketing activities for assigned categories.
• Develop market information to support business strategy.
• Lead product development for assigned categories.
• Collaborates with internal teams to execute initiatives.
• Support sales with customer calls and trade show support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Strong communication

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Career Opportunities with Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

A great place to work.

Careers At Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you an experienced product manager seeking a new challenge? Knape & Vogt is in search of a talented Product Manager to join our industry-leading team! Enjoy competitive pay and incentives at a company that values and rewards your expertise.

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You:

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What Will You Get To Do:

• Manage all day-to-day marketing activities for assigned categories including project management, product portfolio management, sales force support, program developmen t, packaging development and implementation, promotional programs and tools, sales brochures, catalogs, and selling materials
• Develop market information to support business strategy and marketing program development, competitor analysis (product lines and positioning, new introductions, capabilities, SWOT, etc.), market size, trend, and share analysis for key product categories and channels, understanding of key end use product trends to guide product development
• Lead product development for assigned categories including product development strategy, idea generation and innovation processes, internal and external resource management, timeline and product protocol adherence, product launch
• Develop and execute marketing plans for assigned categories and channels
• Collaborates with appropriate internal sales, engineering, and operations managers to build, and execute initiatives
• Leads project teams
• Develop and manage promotion and marketing communications activities for assigned categories
• Directs collateral and other support materials
• Support sales with customer calls and trade show support
• Develop sales force support material to drive fact based selling efforts

What Will You Bring:

• At least 5 years of demonstrated work experience in B2B product line, and strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or related field
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Project Management/Reporting software