Assistant Product Manager – Commercial Cardio

Cottage Grove, WI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cottage+Grove+WI+USA+53527) • Global Marketing

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Global Director of Product, the Assistant Product Manager is someone who performs a variety of Product Development duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. Duties include assisting product managers in developing new products by collaborating with design, manufacturing, engineering and sales as well as through market research and competitive benchmarking. This is a non-supervisory position.

Responsibilities:

Market Research:

· Develop network of knowledgeable experts

· Conduct or participate in meaningful customer focus groups as needed

· Prepare and distribute detailed competitive reviews

· Maintain current competitive analysis for assigned product categories

Innovation:

· Identify, manage and implement feature or specification improvements to current products

· Provide support for the development of category product plan

· Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, identify opportunities for improving business outcomes

Product Development Support:

· Develop comprehensive product briefs and new product proposals

· Provide direction to assist designers to select the best industrial design

· Write and manage Owner’s Manuals and Assembly Guides, carton artwork and product graphics as required

· Manage all proposed product improvements

· Manage cardio category projects as directed by the Director of Product Management

· Manage product specifications through the Product Database

· Supporting VAVE initiatives to drive enhanced user experience and support corporate profit goals

· Consistently seek field and key stakeholder feedback on product designs throughout the NPD process.

Marketing/Sales Support:

· Develop product story for marketing department and features/benefits

· Train sales team and dealers on why Matrix products are the best in class

· Function as part of the Matrix ‘Total Solution’ selling approach to develop solutions for customers

· Review images, specifications, and marketing bullets for catalog and website communication

· Assist in efforts in the showroom to prepare for customer presentations

· Assist sales with customer visits by presenting the cardio product portfolio and how it aligns to our company vision

Marginal Job Functions:

· Other projects as assigned

Requirements

Education:

· 4-year degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology undergrad preferred

Experience:

· Education or experience with product, sales or service in the fitness industry; or project management in another commercial industry required

· Experience with Commercial Fitness Facilities preferred

· Training programs in product management preferred

· Training programs in fitness such as ACE certification preferred

· International experience, particularly with Asian manufacturing preferred

Other Requirements:

· Proficient with Excel, Word and Power Point required

· Some travel required. Approximately 3-4 international trips and frequent domestic customer visits.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities.Some of our outstanding benefits include:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Time Off benefits

· Product discounts

· Wellness programs

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