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Buck Knives · 11 hours ago

Product Manager of Sourced and Special projects

Post Falls, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Buck Knives is committed to creating purpose-built knives that perform for generations. The Product Manager will lead the sourced and special projects portfolio, driving product development from ideation to launch while ensuring alignment with brand standards and market trends.

Consumer GoodsDronesE-CommerceRetail

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Bring world-class products to market that perform for generations

Start to finish execution of product life cycle (from market need to end of life)

Identify, craft, and guide a product strategy that aligns with brand standards and brand direction

Create and manage the product plan that identifies need, evaluates opportunity, examines feasibility, and positions the product for assimilation into a well-defined and organized roadmap consisting of 50+ SKUs annually

Oversee and direct the organizational efforts of product development driving process refinement, milestone achievement, adherence to deadlines, and performance and aesthetic definition

Continually examine, study, and maintain a pulse on the market landscape, including consumer needs and competition/brand position

Be an expert and advocate for the Buck Knives product assortment by training, presenting, and communicating product features and benefits to educate and motivate internal/external stakeholders

Lead the go-to-market success pathway for new product introductions by engaging development teams, operations, marketing, sales, and organizational leadership in project scope and mission to ensure on time, on plan, successful B2B/B2C launch

Evaluate, create, and deliver product line and profitability analysis and present project opportunities for selection and initiation

In conjunction with Project Engineers, drive efforts to stay on time and on plan to coordinate internal/external milestones and hit market launch without compromise on quality or direction

Coordinate in-person and electronically with Buck’s domestic and selected global manufacturing partners to support feasibility, quality, and on-time development

Manage iterations and revisions to meet both the consumer needs and manufacturing constraints

Assist in formulating new product positioning, pricing, forecasting, and marketing/sales strategies that meet product objectives and success measures

Define, create, and implement KPIs that lead to cross-functional visibility and greater depth of understanding for NPI success

Oversee completion and accuracy of technical specifications for catalog and marketing documents

Expertly sell, present, and articulate product plans and features in person, in clinic, and in interview/on-camera formats

Champion a product-driven/consumer-first mindset with a tireless sense of optimism and enthusiasm for the product and brand

Qualification

Product managementMarket analysisProject managementMicrosoft programsInternational manufacturingConsumer researchTraining skillsPassion for outdoorsCNC familiarity3D printing familiaritySolidworks familiarityProject management softwareCommunicationTeam collaborationAdaptabilityIntegrityResults-orientedPresentation skills

Required

5+ years of experience working with international manufacturing and engineering

Demonstrated strong project management experience

Demonstrated ability to seek out information, analyze and formulate data, and synthesize information into an organized and educated communication set

Strong verbal and written communication skills including presenting, meeting organization, and training

Familiarity and comfort working with and around outdoor categories to include firearms, motorized and non-motorized recreational equipment, edged cutting tools, and power tools

Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization

Must be proficient with Microsoft programs

Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and the ability to drive a project to completion

High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

Minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in product management or product development at a consumer products company, preferably with a combination of sourced and domestic manufacturers

Experience extracting and analyzing relevant market data, market trends consumer and channel research, and competitive information

Has a passion for the outdoors preferably in hunting and fishing

A polished, professional demeanor with the ability to communicate conviction and confidence in the direction of Buck products

Proven track record of getting products to market on time

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a closely related business administration degree