Job Summary:
Nightforce Optics is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics. The Product Manager for Accessories will own the full product lifecycle, managing rings, mounts, bases, and other accessories, while ensuring the product lines meet consumer needs and market demands.
Responsibilities:
โข Proactively manage the current and future success of the Nightforce Accessory and Merchandise product lines by maintaining a strategically sound and profitable mix of products
โข As the voice of the consumer throughout product development, maintain a precise understanding of the preferences and needs of hunters, competitive shooters, and professional users for accessories (Rings, Bases, Mounts, etc) and branded items
โข Listen objectively while gathering information to pinpoint consumer and market needs. Develops portfolio plans and product roadmaps accordingly.
โข Analyze the product life cycle of product families and individual SKUs based on consumer, customer, and market factors, and make recommendations accordingly
โข Work with Sales to develop strategic market pricing and demand probabilities for new products
โข Recommend market pricing, order quantities, and reorder thresholds for branded merchandise for direct to consumer sales
โข Work in conjunction with the other Product Managers and the Executive Team in prioritizing product development projects to drive the most impact for the company
โข Manage product development and launch timelines, develop launch plans, and provide accurate information to Marketing and Sales for proper launch strategies
โข Structure, maintain, and monitor project schedules and report status regularly
โข Maintain a database of market research to include competitive analysis, market sizing estimates, and consumer preference trend data
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelorโs degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related field. Or equivalent years of experience in applicable roles.
โข 5 years of experience in a strategic marketing or product management role
โข Demonstrated experience analyzing product and portfolio level profitability, promotional profit/loss scenarios, and growth modeling
โข Ability to articulate the Nightforce Brand and explain the structure and positioning of Nightforce products
โข Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, analytics, and problem-solving
โข Ability to participate in technical conversations with engineering personnel based on a fundamental understanding of design, manufacturing techniques, risk analysis, and tradeoffs
โข A highly collaborative style; able to work well in a team environment and achieve results without authority
โข Organized and focused with the ability to manage multiple product development projects in a fast-paced environment
โข Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience presenting to a variety of audiences
โข Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Google Suite)
โข Resilient character, superior customer service mentality, and high integrity in all business dealings
Preferred:
โข Experience with both accessory development and branded merchandise sourcing
โข Knowledge of the hunting, shooting, and outdoor industry
โข Experience managing a portfolio with limited-run items
Company:
Nightforce is a manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products, riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories. Founded in 1992, the company is headquartered in Orofino, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.