Shimano North America Holding, Inc. · 2 days ago
Product Team Senior Manager
Shimano North America is a global company offering top brands in the sporting community. They are seeking a Product Team Senior Manager to manage the product teams and collaborate with various departments to support the development of cycling products.
Retail
Responsibilities
Manage and set the direction for the Shimano NA Product team
Manage relationships with the Product team managers in the Japan Headquarters
Manage daily operations of the Bellingham office
Help define and set priorities for Shimano product selection, promotion, and direction
Member of the Global Product team that can help guide and prioritize global product direction
Present and understand detailed product direction and how that applies within the OEM and OTC bicycle channels
Manage internal relationships with the Sales, Go-to-Market, and Supply Chain management teams
Clearly communicate product strategy internally with the Shimano North America team, both inside and outside sales
Help create and support internal Go-to-Market calendar
Oversee the product selection and pricing for OTC bicycle components
Conduct mid-year and end of year staff performance reviews
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An active and passionate cyclist
Five (5) or more years of experience with independent bicycle retailers/bicycle industry
Five (5) or more years of experience in product/brand management, including long-term planning across multiple product categories
Understanding of bicycle OEM and OTC business models
Deep understanding of bicycle components
Experience managing people and project teams
Experience working across cultures (Japan and Europe is a plus)
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related fields
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employer-matching 401k
Wellness incentives
Rideshare
And much more
Company
Shimano North America Holding, Inc.
In 1961, a 3-speed bicycle hub displayed at the New York Toy Show was the catalyst for what would eventually become Shimano American Corporation.