Product Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Product Manager to join our dynamic team at Jacuzzi Group. This role focuses on the Sundance Spa product lines, aiming to enhance product improvements, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for researching global competitive landscapes and product trends to ensure new and existing products meet market demands and customer needs. This involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams such as New Product Development (NPD), Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing to address technical feasibility, design optimization, and production challenges. A key aspect of this role is ensuring that marketing and promotional materials accurately represent product specifications, while also identifying opportunities for cost reduction, price adjustments, and margin enhancement. This full-life cycle product management position requires monitoring industry developments, evaluating the current product portfolio, and uncovering new product opportunities. You will serve as a crucial liaison between product, marketing, sales, and finance teams to maintain alignment across all departments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong communication and collaboration abilities, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the product strategy for the Sundance Spa product line.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Regional Managers to ensure products meet specifications and customer needs.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Managers, and other cross-functional teams, including suppliers, dealers, and sales, to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Conduct regular analysis of product performance, including sales potential, profitability, CAPEX, payback calculations, and competitor analysis to inform decision-making.
• Review and implement customer feedback to update existing products, maintain relevance, and enhance the product line.
• Work with Engineering to identify and implement necessary product adjustments.
• Oversee multiple projects and products concurrently, ensuring efficient execution and timely completion.
• Communicate effectively to delegate tasks, keep teams on track, and provide clear updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel up to 20% to key events, suppliers, and manufacturing locations to foster relationships and support sales and marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4-year college or university in a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Product Manager.
• Demonstrated strong engineering mindset and proven collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing luxury goods or higher price point items, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and customer expectations for premium products.
• Proficiency in financial and analytical skills, including performance reporting, profitability analysis, and market research (competitor, sales data).
• Proven ability to manage multiple products and projects, with strong prioritization skills and the capacity to meet deadlines and manage competing interests.
• A customer-focused approach, with the ability to act on feedback and ensure product relevance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, regional managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is considered a plus but not mandatory.

Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

The salary for this position is $120,000 and above, commensurate with experience.