Sr Product Manager

Husqvarna; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr Product Manager at Husqvarna is the NA business owner for the Wheeled portfolio, responsible for executing the product portfolio strategy and serving as the voice of the customer. This role maintains market awareness and supports sales with portfolio knowledge, training, and launches.

You will lead lifecycle processes, set pricing, track performance, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize the SKU count and profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management or related experience (marketing, sales, engineering, project management).
• BA/BS in Engineering/Business or equivalent.
• Experience in driving profitable growth through product development in multi-channel B2B sales.

Responsibilities

• Support long-term strategy and roadmap execution for the Wheeled portfolio in NA.
• Provide product and portfolio knowledge to the NA Sales organization to drive sales and profitability.
• Maintain pricing (MSRP) and track portfolio performance, focusing on cost and profitability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to establish lifecycle processes and manage SKUs and manufacturing complexity.
• Attend trade shows and support pilots to validate claims and gather market feedback.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting

Pricing strategy

Sales support

Market research

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Last date to apply:We are continuously accepting applicationsThe Sr Product Manager is the NA business owner for the Wheeled portfolio. This role is responsible for executing the product portfolio strategy. The PM will be the voice of the customer and subject matter expert for the category and maintain a pulse on relevant industry and market trends.What You Need to Know:Support the long-term strategy and roadmap execution for the assigned portfolioSupport the NA Sales organization with product and portfolio knowledge to drive increased sales and profitabilityProvide local training on existing portfolio and new launchesIntroduce and set up new product offers in NA, supporting technical details for sales & training materials, bringing to life the key features and benefits to maximize impactTrack assigned in-market product portfolio performance (value and volume), with a focus on product cost and overall profitabilityResponsible for maintaining accuracy of regional business systems (REX), including article creation, data and pricingProvide input on NPD regarding expectations of NA end-customers and channel partnersContinuously gather competitor intelligence, end-user product feedback and intermediary inputs, and communicate internally to key stakeholders (particularly global CSU teams and local Sales organizations)Set and maintain pricing (MSRP) of assigned products annually, or as neededMonitor and support cross-channel forecast and delivery of assigned productsWork cross-functionally to ensure product life-cycle processes are established and documented for clarity on responsibilities and managing transitionsStrive to achieve an optimized portfolio, including taking necessary actions to consolidate and reduce SKU count and manufacturing complexityResponsible for communicating technical information for products (e.g. product spec and feature information, competitive advantage, facilitate testing for marketing claims, etc.).Ability to assist with the development and implementation of innovative solutions (products and services) that enhance the end-users experienceSkilled at building partnerships with the sales organizations to gain alignment, gather market feedback, assess user acceptance and inform product improvements and future projectsAttend trade shows, end-user prototype testing sessions, and support pilots as needed.Employ thought leadership on all product cases both from the customer’s lens and to fulfill and/or enhance the brand promise.What We Are Looking For:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent industry experience5+ years of product management or other relevant experience including marketing, sales, engineering, project management etc.Strong track record driving profitable growth through product development in complex, multi-layered (B2B) sales channelsFamiliarity with product development lifecycle process requiredOutdoor power equipment industry experience a plusAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Power PointWillingness and ability to work extended hours, including overtime and weekends, and travel up to 25% to domestic and international sites.Husqvarna provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.