The Kinetic Group · 1 month ago
Product Line Manager - Shotshell
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expThe Kinetic Group is a leader in the design and distribution of small caliber ammunition. They are seeking a Product Line Manager for the Shotshell department, responsible for product plans, development, sales support, and product launches.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Conduct required research and business analysis
Monitor performance/trends of key competitors & retailers
Develop line strategies and launch schedule
Validate with sales & international subsidiaries
Participate on New Product Team
Lead consumer research
Generate consumer insights to drive new product development
Direct Ideation and Concept development/testing
Develop and manage 5 year new product roadmap
Deliver annual new product sales launch and sales targets
Spec new products (features, cost/pricing, etc)
Develop critical path schedules
Coordinate development/testing with contract manufacturing & suppliers
Coordinate development of packaging and other collateral material with Marketing Communications
Support development of product catalog and marketing materials
Conduct product workshops at annual Sales Conference
Provide ongoing product training
Participate in key account calls when necessary
Create derivatives/SMU’s and “special programs” for key accounts
Actively participate in key trade shows
Track/analyze sales and profitability of new and existing products
Proactively manage inventory (excess, backorders, etc)
Assist in product forecasting and production planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
5-years experience in Marketing/Sales and/or development of new products
Hunting and/or firearms industry experience (manufacturing or retail)
Strong general knowledge of Ammunition types and usages
Experience in consumer products with proven results
Excellent communications skills
Ability to work at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to comfortably speak publicly
Ability to travel as needed
Preferred
Sporting Goods retail experience
Benefits
Medical and dental
Vision
Disability and life insurance
401K
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Gear discounts
Company
The Kinetic Group
The World Leader in Ammunition. Member of the Ammo+ division of the industrial-technological group, CSG.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase