Product Manager

Required Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. · Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management, Product Development, Engineering, Marketing, or a related role. · Proven success leading cross-functional projects and New Product Introduction initiatives. · Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. · Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. · Ability to influence and lead teams without direct authority. Preferred Qualifications · Experience in cabinet hardware, furniture hardware, woodworking, building products, or manufacturing industries. · Experience working with ERP, CRM, and PLM systems. · Experience supporting B2B sales organizations. · Knowledge of kitchen and bath cabinetry or furniture markets. Key Responsibilities · Manage assigned product categories throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to phase-out. · Lead New Product Introduction projects from ideation through commercialization and launch. · Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with customer, market, and business objectives. · Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement activities to identify growth opportunities. · Gather and translate customer feedback into product requirements and business opportunities. · Develop business cases, pricing strategies, and profitability analyses for new and existing products. · Monitor product performance, sales, margins, and market trends to optimize portfolio results. · Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing to execute product strategies. · Support product launches through training, customer presentations, marketing initiatives, and sales enablement. · Serve as the primary product expert for customers, distribution partners, and internal teams. · Represent Grass America at customer visits, industry events, and trade shows. · Track and report key product performance metrics and recommend continuous improvements. Travel: · Up to 30% travel for customer visits, supplier meetings, trade shows, and industry events. Why Join Grass America?: At Grass America, you'll have the opportunity to shape innovative products, influence strategic growth initiatives, and work collaboratively across a global organization known for quality, innovation, and customer-focused solutions. Physical Demands · Occasional lifting. · Sitting for extended periods of time. · Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components. · The employee is required to sit, walk, and climb stairs, use computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Work Environment · This job operates in a professional office environment. · This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax/scanner machines.