Product Manager

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for category marketing, product development, and sourcing. This includes utilization of project management for marketing projects in his/her assigned category. Management of these duties encompasses the following: Development of new products from conception to introduction into the marketplace; value engineering existing products; development, supervision, and implementation of market plans; sales forecasting; establishing procedures for implementing product changes among departments and branches; responsiveness to field complaints; competitor analysis. This position will be reporting to the Country Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan inventory and align with project timelines for on-time delivery.
• Identify product/service gaps and suggest sourcing partners. • Coordinate with testing and shipping teams for product quality and dispatch. • Monitor testing results, shipment status, and market trends. • Serve as subject matter expert for assigned product categories. • Develop annual and long-term strategic plans. • Analyze market, manufacturing, and financial data to guide decisions. • Conduct product audits and competitive benchmarking. • Support quality assurance and marketing initiatives. • Manage trade shows, promotions, and new product launches. • Collaborate across departments to define specs, forecasts, and resolve issues. • Track sales forecasts, analyze performance, and recommend improvements. • Research market demand, customer needs, and competitor strategies. • Supervise and assess team performance.