Product Manager - Small Engines

Newbold Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbold Services is seeking a Product Portfolio Manager to oversee a family of gasoline engine products used in commercial and industrial equipment. You will guide strategy, engage with OEM customers, and collaborate with engineering to drive product solutions across the lifecycle.

This role offers direct customer interaction, field sales support, and opportunities to grow market share through new applications while shaping product positioning, pricing strategies, and portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum three years of experience managing or supporting technical products.
• Background supporting OEM manufacturers, dealers, distributors, or industrial customers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand product applications.
• Experience with pricing, product launches, competitive analysis, or portfolio management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States as needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide the direction and growth of an established engine product portfolio.
• Collaborate with OEM customers to understand equipment requirements and recommend product solutions.
• Support field sales teams during customer meetings, technical presentations, and product evaluations.
• Partner with engineering resources on application questions, prototype projects, and product implementation.
• Analyze competitive products and market opportunities to strengthen product positioning.
• Develop technical resources, customer presentations, and educational materials for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with forecasting, pricing strategy, inventory planning, and overall product performance.
• Build strong relationships with distributor and dealer partners by providing technical guidance and product expertise.
• Identify opportunities to expand market share through new applications and replacement opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project prioritization

Customer engagement

Pricing & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Product Manager – Small Engines / OEM Power Equipment

Location: Greensboro, NC

Travel: Up to 25% (U.S.)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110.000 - $122,000 Annually

Help Shape the Future of Engine Solutions

Do you enjoy combining technical expertise with business strategy? Are you passionate about helping customers identify the right mechanical solutions while driving product growth?

An established supplier serving OEM manufacturers and equipment dealers across North America is looking for a Product Portfolio Manager to oversee a family of gasoline engine products used in commercial and industrial equipment.

This position offers the opportunity to influence product strategy, work directly with customers, collaborate with engineering teams, and support new business initiatives across a growing market.

In This Role You Will

• Guide the direction and growth of an established engine product portfolio.
• Collaborate with OEM customers to understand equipment requirements and recommend product solutions.
• Support field sales teams during customer meetings, technical presentations, and product evaluations.
• Partner with engineering resources on application questions, prototype projects, and product implementation.
• Analyze competitive products and market opportunities to strengthen product positioning.
• Develop technical resources, customer presentations, and educational materials for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with forecasting, pricing strategy, inventory planning, and overall product performance.
• Build strong relationships with distributor and dealer partners by providing technical guidance and product expertise.
• Identify opportunities to expand market share through new applications and replacement opportunities.

What Makes You Successful

You enjoy solving technical problems while also thinking commercially. You are comfortable discussing mechanical products with engineers, sales professionals, distributors, and customers, and you enjoy helping products succeed throughout their lifecycle.

Preferred Background

We\'re interested in professionals who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Product Management
• Product Line Management
• Technical Product Support
• OEM Sales
• Application Engineering
• Technical Business Development

Experience working with products such as:

• Small gasoline engines
• Outdoor power equipment
• Turf and landscape equipment
• Commercial mowing products
• Portable power equipment
• Utility engines
• Industrial mechanical equipment

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum three years of experience managing or supporting technical products
• Background supporting OEM manufacturers, dealers, distributors, or industrial customers
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand product applications
• Experience working with pricing, product launches, competitive analysis, or portfolio management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States as needed

This role provides exposure to product strategy, customer engagement, engineering collaboration, and business development, all within an organization that values technical expertise and entrepreneurial thinking.

If you\'re looking for a position where your product knowledge directly influences customer success and business growth, we'd like to hear from you.