Product Manager Air Intakes-CORSA/Volant
Company: Race Winning Brands
Location: Berea
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading
manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to
automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for
high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds,
connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches, transmissions, springs and
other engine and driveline- related performance components. RWB
markets its products through multiple prominent brands including JE
Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products, K1 Technologies, Diamond
Pistons, Trend Performance, Rekluse Motor Sports, MGP Connecting
Rods, ProX Racing Parts, Dart Machinery, PAC Racing, Revmax,
Haltech, TSI, and CORSA Performance. RWB sells to a diverse and
unmatched customer base of professional and sportsman racers,
engine builders, enthusiasts, OEMs, automotive and powersports
dealers and wholesale distributors. RWB is headquartered in Mentor,
Ohio with sales offices and manufacturing operations in strategic
locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia JOB
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing the air intake
product line development for our Performance Automotive brands and
works alongside the Marketing Director in this role. This position
is responsible for the management of a defined product portfolio
including new product pipeline and maintenance of existing
products. This includes the creation of a rolling 24-month product
roadmap and implementation. This position will be responsible for
working with the Sales team to create and meet the overall Business
Plan for the brand. The scope of this role includes the daily
management of a defined product portfolio including forecasting,
business plan development, financial management, data management,
stage gate product management, go to market plans and all
day-to-day business functions necessary to manage a product
line(s). This role will have high visibility within the
organization and be a strategic partner in executing the company's
vision.Travel: Required travel may be up to 25% of the time.
Attending customer events, trade shows, and occasional sales
calls.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Product Development
StrategyManage the day-to-day execution of assigned product lines
ensuring timely and profitable execution of all projects.As the
organizational expert, manage the development of new products
through a defined Stage Gate process creating product strategy
documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases,
technical requirements, revenue, and ROI.Conduct market research to
create products that customers will covet, evaluate current
competitive offerings and identify opportunities for
differentiation.Drive product innovation, product improvement and
productivity initiatives, by working closely with
Engineering.Foster a culture that ensures an entrepreneurial and
disruptive approach to innovation.Product Lifecycle Management
Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes from
conception through release and obsolescence including product
research, market research, competitive analysis, planning,
positioning, roadmap, development requirements, and product
launch.Regularly review and adjust product trend/demand to generate
timely forecasts that drive appropriate inventory levels and
product production schedules to maintain product
availability.Product DataCreate and maintain all product data
through the Product Information Management system.Create and
accurately maintain all product data including ERP Data points,
Product Features/Attributes, Product Fitment, and general customer
facing Data. All of which require an extensive knowledge of
Microsoft Excel.Product ReleasesCoordinate new product releases
with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Web Team, Creative Department and
Operations (manufacturing and supply chain). Drive continuous
improvement of the new product development process (agile/scrum
methodology).Work closely with the Supply Chain and Quality Teams
to ensure new products are delivered on-time and to
specification.Ensure that all essential tasks and responsibilities
for new products, product change requests, pilot production, and
trial product production to support the pipeline, international
businesses and strategic accounts are done in accordance with
internal requirements and in close collaboration with
cross-functional colleagues.Work with the Sales Team and customers
to ensure understanding of the products and their benefits.
Training for internal team and external customers (B2B).Work with
the Sales Team and Customers to confirm all essential customer
facing Data is available for customer to comprehensively onboard
product.Customer FeedbackMine customer and consumer feedback and
make recommendations to improve product performance and customer
experiences.MarketingDefine product marketing communication
objectives. Provide management with analysis and reports as
needed.Plan & attend industry events. What You'll Get:-- Eligible
for Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as of Day One-- Employer Paid
Life and Disability Insurance-- HSA with Employer Contributions--
401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match-- Employee Wellness and
Assistance Programs-- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave-- Paid Time
Off-- Up to 13 Paid Company HolidaysPM21Requirements:Minimum
Qualifications:Education: Minimum four-year degree in Business,
Marketing or related / equivalent experience. Skills: Excellent
written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to
lead by example and enforce company guidelines. Demonstrate a basic
knowledge of financial acumen. Computer skills with multiple
software applications, including Microsoft Office programs.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of product management or
equivalent including Automotive experience is a plus. EEO
Statement: Race Winning Brands 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 characteristics
protected by federal, state, or local
laws.PI1cd874d86e35-25660-34332773
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