Life Fitness / Hammer Strength · 3 days ago
Associate Product Manager, Accessories
Ramsey, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years expLife Fitness / Hammer Strength is dedicated to empowering the world to work out and create healthier lives together. They are seeking an Associate Product Manager to manage a dynamic portfolio of fitness accessories, collaborating with various teams to oversee the product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Product Director by contributing to the product vision and strategic roadmap for the accessories category, ensuring alignment with company goals, market trends, and customer needs
Conduct continuous market research, competitive analysis, and trend-spotting to identify new product opportunities and customer pain points. Analyze key account purchasing data to uncover growth opportunities
Translate user needs into clear product requirements and user stories for the development team. Manage the portfolio's health, including strategies for Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory
Collaborate with marketing to develop compelling product positioning, messaging, and launch plans. Partner with the sales and e-commerce teams to create strategies that drive volume, including developing attachment rate metrics, creating sales education modules, and defining equipment packages
Work closely with the Sourcing team to identify, qualify, and manage factory partners. Assist with cost negotiations, defining MOQs, and resolving supplier-related challenges to ensure a healthy supply chain
Utilize tools like Microsoft Power BI to analyze sales data, financials, and other key performance indicators. Present data-driven insights and progress updates to key stakeholders across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience
2-5 years of experience in product management, product development, category management, or a similar role
Proven ability to analyze business metrics and financial data to drive decision-making
Excellent project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Willingness to travel 5-10% (mostly domestic, occasionally international)
Preferred
Direct experience in the fitness equipment
A deep passion for and understanding of strength training, functional fitness, and biomechanics
Hands-on experience with data visualization tools, specifically Microsoft Power BI
Experience working with a stage-gate product development and launch process
Prior experience in supplier communication and relationship management, particularly with international partners
Familiarity with e-commerce strategies and channel management
Benefits
401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Parental, medical and military leaves of absence
Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
Company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability
Health savings account
Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Hospital indemnity
Identity protection
Legal services
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts
Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
Company
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength
For over five decades, Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has crafted state-of-the art cardio and strength equipment that moves in sync with the human body, helping athletes and exercisers globally, become faster, stronger, and healthier.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Jim Pisani
Chief Executive Officer
Alexis Kessler, PHR
HR Business Partner - US Sales
Recent News
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