POSITION SUMMARY: The Product Manager of Accessories is responsible for the product life cycle within the business portfolio. This includes planning, executing, and maintaining product line strategies that align with the Business and Company's goals. The Product Manager of Accessories responsibilities will primarily manage the commodity-building products portfolio, support the NPD (New Product Development) process, and provide cross-functional core sector support as appropriate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Define product strategy and roadmap to align with Business and Company's goals and effectively meet market trends * Develop the core positioning and messaging for the products * Be the Expert regarding the competition * Market Research - identifies market trends and drivers of * Translates Statistical Forecasts and Sales/Market Intelligence into Portfolio Management Strategies And Execution Plans * Gather and prioritize customer requirements * Assists in setting list pricing, discount schedules, and rental rates * Collaborates with Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Accounting, IT, and Human Resources to create conditions for the successful implementation of product strategies * Coordinates the development and market launch of new products * Prioritizes and organizes product development efforts * What products will be offered (i.e., the breadth and depth of the product line)? * Who will be the target customers (i.e., the boundaries of the market segments to be served)? * How will the products reach those customers (i.e., the distribution channels to be used)? * Why will customers prefer our products to competitors (i.e., the distinctive attributes and value provided)? * Provides financial and technical justification for product selection and definition * Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities * Assists with internal and external product training along with demonstrations in Trade Shows * Support the creation of Marketing collateral, including price book, sell sheets, technical data sheets, technical manuals, application guides, safety sheets, ID sheets, and case studies * Rationalizes and positions the portfolio to match market conditions * Assist in the development of product packaging requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred. * Excellent technical, conceptual, and engineering economic skills * Commitment to continuous education by attending appropriate seminars and * A background in construction, engineering, construction accessories, and/or knowledge of construction management is a must. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * 5+ years in product management or technical support role * Demonstrated strategy experience and success in managing a product portfolio. * Proven ability to successfully influence cross-functional teams without formal authority * Strong leadership and communication skills * Capable of managing teams and initiatives via video telecommunications calls. * Excellent decision-making skills * Initiative: takes independent action and goes beyond what the situation requires * Judgment: Acts with a view to what is appropriate, reasonable, timely, and realistic * Attention to detail and experience managing large product portfolios, i.e., over 10,000 SKUs. * Strong organizational and diplomatic skills * Strong skills in MS Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel Preferred: * Experience and success with 3rd parties in a supply chain * PMP Certification * Knowledge of CRSI, ACI, anApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjgxODY3LjEwNTA4QGRheXRvbnN1cGVyaW9yY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20