Flooring Product Manager

Job DetailsDescriptionAHF Products has an exciting career opportunity for a Product Manager with strong business acumen to drive growth and support execution of our strategic vision in the Residential flooring segment. Based in Mountville, PA, you will be responsible for driving new product development efforts, analyzing competitor products, and executing operating and project plans to differentiate our products from those of the competition, resulting in top and bottom-line growth.

If you are a strong product manager who can roll up your sleeves and balance both strategic and tactical responsibilities while bringing new ideas and strong leadership, this is the opportunity for you! The position will report directly to the Vice President, Resilient Products. Job DutiesThe Product Manager drives new product development efforts to ensure products are developed on time and within budgetary goals. This includes leading product planning and design efforts to ensure the products are successfully launched and differentiated from our competition.

The position also manages full product life cycle, including conception, definition, development, launch and post-launch activities. Responsibilities include the following:

Working cross-functionally to develop business plans that drive new product development efforts within the AHF Residential portfolio of productsLaunch new products and line extensions that are aligned with strategic and operating plans and objectivesDeveloping product specifications utilizing voice of the customer inputWorking closely with AHF Operations leaders to enhance our capabilities and operational effectiveness while bringing industry leading products to marketPartnering with our sourcing and supply chain teams to enhance our portfolio through strategic external supply capabilitiesWorking with the sales and marketing teams to obtain and analyze competitive and market research to help guide product recommendationsEvaluating requests for product changes and enhancements and making decisions on such requestsWorking with Marketing managers to develop strategies and tactics for the successful marketing of products, including new product launches and re-positioning of current productsEnsuring the establishment of appropriate product pricing, utilizing appropriate market data.

Conducting product training for internal and external customers and business partnersKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExperience in the Residential products category &/or servicing the Residential business segmentExperience with new product development, pricing, and marketingExperience conducting market research and analyzing competitor productsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively function and influence others in a highly matrix organizationStrong financial and business acumenExcellent analytical skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentQualificationsConducts himself/herself consistent with our company values of Transparency, Ownership, Unity, Grit and Hustle. Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred.

4+ years of Product Management experience within consumer durables or consumer products. Knowledge of flooring products. Experience developing building products for the Residential consumer. Experience leading cross-functional teams through the product development process. Strong financial acumen. Demonstrated capability to gather and utilize market analysis to understand the competitive landscape and drive both company and product line growth strategies. TRAVELMust be able and willing to travel 15-20% of the timePHYSICAL DEMANDSThe demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequent walking and sittingRegular stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and other such repetitive movementsAble and willing to communicate in, read, and comprehend EnglishMust be able and willing to move up to 50lbs on a regular basisMust be able and willing to work in non-temperature-controlled environmentMust be able and willing to travel via different modes of transportationMENTAL DEMANDSThe demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Think analyticallyMake decisionsDevelop options and implement solutionsWork with a teamMaintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)Attention to detailCommunicate effectivelyMultitask in a fast-paced environmentWork with a Sense of UrgencyAHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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