Product Manager

RapidAir Industrial Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RapidAir is seeking a Product Manager to grow its industrial compressed air portfolio, including piping, fittings, filtration and accessories. You will translate customer needs, market insights, and product data into recommendations for portfolio improvements, new products, pricing, and lifecycle decisions with cross‑functional teams.

This hands‑on role requires strong analytical skills and ability to collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Operations to drive development, commercialization,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in product management or related role within an industrial product company.

Responsabilités

• Maintain deep knowledge of RapidAir’s compressed air products and act as a product resource for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Analyze portfolio performance using sales, margin, volume, product mix, and lifecycle data to identify growth opportunities and priorities.
• Support SKU rationalization by evaluating demand, profitability, product overlap, inventory exposure, and customer impact.
• Gather voice-of-customer feedback and monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and pricing to inform product positioning and development priorities.
• Partner with the Product Portfolio Director to maintain roadmaps and prioritized initiatives aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
• Translate technical features into compelling benefits and clear market positioning for new and existing products.
• Coordinate commercialization and launches with Marketing, Sales, and Operations; maintain accurate product data in ERP and coordinate changes.
• Maintain competitive product and pricing analyses; advise on pricing and positioning adjustments based on value and margins.
• Develop and deliver focused product training for internal teams and partners; create materials explaining selection, applications, features, and benefits.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and customer-facing teams to address product questions and translate insights into improvements.
• Track launch results and training effectiveness; report findings and risks to the Product Portfolio Director.
• Travel to customer and partner sites for market discovery and demonstrations (approximately 25%).

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Communication skills

Learn technical products

Influence without authority

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Product databases

BI tools

Description du poste

RapidAir is a leading designer and manufacturer of branded compressed air solutions including piping, fittings, filtration, and accessories, and serving transportation, manufacturing, industrial, energy, agricultural, and consumer markets.

In 2024, Gryphon Investors acquired a controlling interest in RapidAir through its Heritage Fund, positioning the company for significant growth. Together, we’re expanding into new markets, strengthening customer relationships, and leveraging macro industrial trends to scale RapidAir’s leadership in the compressed air space.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager supports the growth of RapidAir’s industrial compressed air product portfolio, including piping, fittings, filtration, and accessories. This role translates customer needs, market insights, competitive intelligence, and product performance data into recommendations for portfolio improvements, new products, pricing, and lifecycle decisions. Working with the Product Portfolio Director and cross-functional teams, the Product Manager supports portfolio analysis, SKU rationalization, product development, and commercialization to strengthen customer value and drive profitable growth.

This is a hands‑on product management role that combines analytical work, deep product knowledge, and cross‑functional execution. The Product Manager partners with Marketing and Sales to bring products to market and develops and delivers product training for internal teams, channel partners, and end users as part of broader product adoption and commercial readiness efforts.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain deep knowledge of RapidAir’s compressed air products, including specifications, applications, installation considerations, and competitive alternatives; serve as a product resource for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Analyze portfolio performance using sales, margin, volume, product mix, and lifecycle data to identify growth opportunities, performance gaps, and priorities for improvement
• Support SKU rationalization by evaluating demand, profitability, product overlap, inventory exposure, and customer impact; recommend consolidation or discontinuation opportunities and coordinate approved transitions
• Gather voice‑of‑customer feedback and monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and pricing to identify unmet needs and inform product positioning, portfolio planning, and development priorities
• Partner with the Product Portfolio Director to maintain product roadmaps and prioritized initiatives aligned with customer needs, commercial opportunities, and business objectives
• Translate technical product features and customer applications into compelling benefits, differentiated value propositions, and clear market positioning for new and existing products
• Coordinate commercialization and launch readiness with Marketing, Sales, and Operations, including positioning, value propositions, launch plans, sales tools, product information, training, and post‑launch follow‑up Own processes for new item setups and SKU modifications in the ERP system; maintain accurate product data and coordinate product changes across affected teams
• Maintain competitive product and pricing analyses; recommend pricing and positioning adjustments based on customer value, competitive dynamics, costs, and margin objectives
• Develop and deliver focused product training for internal teams, channel partners, and end users; create practical materials that explain product selection, applications, features, and benefits
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and customer‑facing teams to address product questions, assess customer feedback and recurring issues, and translate insights into improvement opportunities
• Track product launch results, portfolio initiatives, and training effectiveness; communicate findings, risks, and recommended actions to the Product Portfolio Director and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Travel to customer and partner sites for market discovery, product demonstrations, training, and launch support (approximately 25%)

What You’ll Bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in product management, product portfolio analysis, or a related role within an industrial product company; experience with compressed air or adjacent products is preferred
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales, margin, pricing, inventory, and SKU‑level data and translate findings into actionable recommendations; proficiency with Excel is required
• Working knowledge of product lifecycle management, portfolio analysis, SKU rationalization, pricing, and new product commercialization; ability to balance customer needs with profitability and operational considerations
• Ability to learn technical products and translate specifications and customer applications into clear requirements, differentiated value propositions, and practical product guidance for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration, project coordination, and communication skills; able to influence without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and follow through on initiatives
• Ability to develop and deliver product training and demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders; proficiency with PowerPoint and virtual presentation tools, with experience using ERP systems, product databases, or business intelligence tools preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for meetings and acquisitions
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally

RapidAir Products offers the opportunity to join a growing, market‑leading platform backed by a premier private equity sponsor. This role provides meaningful ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to directly impact the company’s digital growth strategy.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and sexual orientation, and ancestry, marital or veteran status. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as needed.