Sig Sauer Inc. Tualatin , OR 97062
Posted 2 weeks ago
Assistant Product Manager
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER's workforce is located across eight locations in the United States. The tremendous growth of SIG SAUER has fueled outstanding opportunities for experienced professionals to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Product Line Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining Strategic Product Plans for SIG SAUER's line of products. This position supports the product line management team in all areas related to that role. They will be responsible for defining new market opportunities and growing the business to meet the strategic goals of the company. They will be responsible developing and managing an product management tools to support the growth strategy defined by the executive management team. They will be tasked with supporting the full lifecycle of the product line from inception until obsolescence. They will be charged with delivering financial projections, product forecasts, NPI deliverables, inventory management, and product line strategic planning.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Product line annual revenue and margin targets
Be the voice of the customer to the entire organization (from aesthetics to performance)
Sales forecast and production build plan
Inventory management (review and execution of old or slow moving inventory)
Lead market research efforts to understand customer's needs, turning those needs into sound business plans (detailed ROI of proposed programs, through firsthand experience)
Lead product development to meet clearly written product requirements
Ownership over NPI strategic launch schedule, produce detailed release plans and control release scope for products.
Sales and Marketing product support and coordination (tradeshows, key customer presentations, new product training)
Review and control over product holds (quality, engineering, and product management)
Write and maintain Marketing strategic plans and maintain competitive pricing matrices
Establish product specifications and packaging specifications and user manuals
Annual Catalog and Price list production
Writes Seminar product introductions
Sales Meeting product introductions
Press Release reviews
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills in both technical and business disciplines.
Experience executing and managing financial projections and product forecasts.
Previous experience developing print media strategies, catalogs and product introductions
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously.
Must be Customer service oriented and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
Working Conditions:
Able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Sig Sauer Inc.