Product Manager

Broan-NuTone, LLC.; Town of Hartford (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Broan-NuTone, LLC. is seeking a Product Manager to lead the development and execution of the overall product strategy for Kitchen Ventilation categories.

You will work to ensure the legacy products meet customer needs in residential and commercial IAQ, while driving innovative designs and new market-changing ventilation solutions. The role requires 3-5 years of product management experience, a bachelor’s degree in marketing or business (MBA preferred), and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of product management and technical experience is required.
• Experience in big box retail is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business is required; MBA is a plus.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage long-range strategic plans for the assigned category, including growth strategy and roadmap.
• Help drive business results, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Build KPIs for key product programs and measurement approaches.
• Lead lifecycle management for assigned categories.
• Provide marketing input on go-to-market plans, digital marketing, and market research.
• Design and implement voice-of-customer systems to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
• Support training programs for internal and external customers on assigned categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches within Stage-Gate processes.

Skills

Product management

Marketing

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or business

MBA

Tools

Market research tools

Job description

Join a Company That’s Redefining Air and Improving Lives At Broan-NuTone, we don’t just lead the residential ventilation industry in North America, we’re shaping its future. Through innovation, ingenuity, and a relentless focus on quality, we’re on a mission to be the most trusted and forward-thinking manufacturer of residential ventilation solutions. Our impact is everywhere: in more than 110 million homes across North America, where our products help families breathe easier every day. In fact, we move nearly 13 trillion cubic feet of fresh air annually; a testament to the scale and significance of what we do. Behind that impact are our 2,000+ entrepreneurs working across four countries, driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Our products are crafted in our three manufacturing facilities and supported by a network of trusted partners. Together, we bring to life a powerful portfolio of industry-leading brands, including Broan-NuTone, Zephyr, BEST, and Venmar.

A Culture Built on Purpose and Values What truly sets us apart is how we work. Our Core Values, Safety, Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Bias for Action, guide every decision we make and every interaction we have. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, high-energy culture where ideas thrive, innovation is encouraged, and people feel empowered to make an impact. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: improving lives through better air. Every product we create is designed to make homes healthier, more comfortable, and longer lasting; helping families flourish and giving professionals solutions they can trust. It’s meaningful work we can stand behind.

Part of Something Bigger. Founded in 1932, Broan-NuTone is a cornerstone of Madison Air, one of the fastest-growing companies transforming the future of air. In April2026, MadisonAir went public on the NewYorkStock Exchange (MAIR), reflecting its remarkable growth and momentum. Today, Madison Air includes: 8,000+ entrepreneurs worldwide, $10 billion in enterprise value, 42 manufacturing facilities across 11countries. Together, we’re united by a bold mission: to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive through the transformative power of air.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and help improve lives with better indoor air quality.

Job Title: Product Manager

Job Summary

Overall responsibility for assisting and supporting the development and execution of the overall product strategy for the Kitchen Ventilation product categories. The Kitchen Ventilation product categories are the legacy products of the Broan-NuTone™ company. The Kitchen Ventilation products must continue to be what our target users are looking for in providing solutions to the residential and commercial IAQ for fresh, clean air. These product categories must incorporate innovative designs and new market-changing ventilation solutions to solve target user pain points. All while increasing “comfort & convenience” to live a happier, healthier, and safer lives, with their families in their homes.

Job Responsibilities

• Support and manage in developing long-range strategic plans for assigned category, including category growth strategies (both organic and inorganic) and product portfolio roadmap, and present to management.
• Support and manage in delivering business results for assigned category, monitor performance, recommend, and implement course correction actions as needed.
• Build KPI’s for key product programs and associated measurement approaches to gauge success during the year.
• Support and manage in Lead Product Lifecycle Management of assigned categories.
• Support and manage in leading entire team and project or provide marketing representation to cross functional new product development teams as assigned.
• Utilize communication skills to drive accountability and responsibility, as assigned.
• Support and assist in establishing the strategy for product marketing and provide input on new product “go to market” plan, digital marketing, market research, business intelligence, trade shows, advertising, promotional, merchandising, public relations, and marketing communications recommendations as it relates to category.
• Design and implement voice of customer systems to understand customer and consumer feedback, and track continuous improvement metrics to fuel ideation, validation, and verification of product strategy.
• Manage in defining and presenting for approval the marketing requirements and business case justification for new product development scopes incorporating market dynamics, performance features, pricing, voice of customer, forecast and cross-functional team input where needed.
• Support and manage in creating and presenting, with Channel Marketing, product training programs internally and externally to key customers related to the assigned categories.
• Lead as subject matter expert on assigned category to create product content and recommendations in support of key account management, line reviews, new account development both in person and with content as needed.
• Support and manage to ensure the new products are successfully managed and launched within the Stage-Gate process on time, on budget, and in scope in conjunction with the assigned Project Manager.
• Lead or provide marketing representation to cross functional new product development teams as assigned.
• Support and manage with facts, data, and input to provide product input for annual marketing strategies, budgets, and plans and overarching brand and channel strategies; needed for approval of product marketing components of plan.
• Support and manage with maintaining continual surveillance and evaluation of competitors’ products/programs, market, and industry trends.
• Trends such as demand drivers, product, design, technology, and pricing. Allows Product Manager to develop data into business recommendations and strategies.
• Support and assist the Global Marketing Director and other business segment associates in developing and executing other key projects, as needed.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of product management and technical experience is required.
• Experience in the big box retail is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in marketing or business is required.
• MBA from a reputable business school is a plus.
• Potential to demonstrate experience of entrepreneurial, futuristic, and advanced thinking capabilities.
• Ability for creative, non-conventional ideas and concepts.
• Potential to demonstrate experience in new product development processes and projects with a track record of success in new product launches is a plus.
• Effective communicator with very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability for effective and efficient project management skills.
• Possible direct, global work experience and demonstrated experience in working with people in other countries and understanding regional differences is a plus.
• Creative individual who demonstrates good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to market technical product features as customer benefits.
• Potential leadership, interpersonal and persuasion skills – able to define a vision/direction and motivate internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Powerful teamwork and team building skills, as well as empathy and intuition for both team members and target markets alike.
• Potential to demonstrate ability to conceive, develop and launch new products using a cross-functional, stage gate approach.
• Proven ability to influence others within function and cross-functionally.
• Intellectually curious with a firm understanding of general business and financial principles.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel approximately 20-30%, including overnight travel.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• company paid life insurance
• disability insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• wellness program
• education assistance
• parental leave
• employee assistance programs

At Broan NuTone, we take pride in offering exceptional benefit packages and a highly competitive pay structure to our employees. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness program, education assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs. In addition, we provide a competitive pay structure that rewards our employees for their hard work and dedication, ensuring that they are compensated fairly for their contributions. Join our team and enjoy the peace of mind and financial stability that comes with our outstanding benefits and competitive pay.

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As the foremost provider of fresh air solutions in North America, Broan-NuTone® firmly believes that better quality of air means a better quality of life. For almost a century, we have been at the forefront of designing and distributing residential ventilation products that enhance indoor air quality and elevate every household's living standard. Our products include range hoods, ventilation fans, heater/fan/light combos, balanced ventilation systems, built-in heaters, and attic ventilators. Broan-NuTone® LLC is proud to be an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year and Sustained Excellence Award Recipient.