Product Manager, Carts — Growth & Strategy Lead

Wanzl North America; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wanzl North America is seeking a Product Manager to drive a key product category, shaping strategy and managing the full lifecycle from concept to launch and optimization.

You will partner with Global Product Centers and North American operations to accelerate growth and scale the segment that underpins Wanzl's brand. This in-office role is based at Newton, NC and requires collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Product Manager or similar role.
• 5+ years' experience in retail or suppliers to the retail market, preferably CAPEX products.
• Sales and/or Finance experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven success in defining and launching products.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including international.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Drive knowledge and processes to grow the Carts segment and train internal teams.
• Oversee product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-launch activities.
• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements and maintain a roadmap.
• Collaborate with R&D, sales, marketing, and support to align strategy with goals.
• Coordinate with European PM and operations to accelerate NA market success.
• Engage with customers to gather feedback and act on market trends.
• Set revenue and margin targets and monitor performance with data-driven decisions.
• Develop go-to-market plans and pricing policies to maximize share and value.

Skills

Product Management

Market Research

Go-to-Market

Pricing Strategy

Cross-functional Leadership

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Wanzl North America is seeking a Product Manager to drive a key product category, shaping strategy and managing the full lifecycle from concept to launch and optimization.

You will partner with Global Product Centers and North American operations to accelerate growth and scale the segment that underpins Wanzl's brand. This in-office role is based at Newton, NC and requires collaboration across departments.