Product Manager

Posted by Remington on 05/24/2023

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Hunting/Shooting, Outdoor

Job Categories: Account Executive/Rep, Management - Brand, Management - Product -Brand

Company Type: Recreation

State: AR, MN

City: Lonoke or Anoka

Country: United States

Required Experience: 5 - 7 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within: 50+ miles

Job Description & Requirements

Vista Outdoor Sporting Products is seeking a Product Line Manager for Remington Shooting Accessories. This individual will be responsible for managing the product assortment and all aspects of product development, from concept to commercialization. 

This position reports to the Global Product Lane Director of Shooting Accessories and is based out of our Anoka, MN or Lonoke, AR offices.   

As the Product Manager, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Identify and work with vendors on new product development

• Lead consumer research

• Generate consumer insights to drive new product development

• Direct Ideation and Concept development/testing

• Develop and manage 3 year new product roadmap

• Deliver annual new product sales launch and sales targets

• Spec new products (features, cost/pricing, etc)

• Develop critical path schedules

• Coordinate development/testing with contract manufacturing & suppliers

• Conduct required research and business analysis

• Monitor performance/trends of key competitors & retailers

• Develop line strategies and launch schedule

• Validate with sales & international subsidiaries

• Support Product Launch by coordinating development of packaging and other collateral material with Marketing Communications and supporting development of product catalog and marketing materials

• Provide sales support by conducting product workshops at annual Sales Conferences, provide ongoing product training participate in key account calls when necessary, create derivatives/SMU’s and “special programs” for key accounts, participate in key trade shows

• Facilitate ongoing Product Line Management/Maintenance by tracking and analyzing sales and profitability of new and existing products, proactively manage inventory (excess, backorders, etc), assist in product forecasting and production planning

You Have:

• Minimum BS; MBA a plus

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand leadership, at a consumer product brand or equivalent experience.

• Extensive experience working in a product management capacity within the hunting and shooting industry.

• Strong user of hunting and shooting products (must be passionate and knowledgeable of the category).

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

• Proven experience pertaining to gaining market share in highly competitive environment.

• Ability to develop innovative products based on consumer insights.

About Remington

From muskets to modern day, generations of hunters and shooters have trusted legendary Remington ammunition. Loaded in Lonoke, Arkansas by American workers, our wide array of pioneering sporting and hunting ammunition promises to get the job done every time the trigger is pulled. At Remington Ammunition, we’re here for everyone who loads a round of ammo into a handgun, rifle, or shotgun.

We’ve been here since 1816. Together, Remington and America have fought and won wars, put food on millions of tables and brought countless generations together at the range and in the field. We are proud of each and every round that rolls off our factory line. Bringing a renewed focus to ammunition, innovation, and quality, we are reinvigorating our company so you can continue to trust our brand and our products – all while staying true to Remington’s legendary heritage and stature as an American icon.

Welcome to a New Era of Remington.