Product Manager - Rekluse
Company: Race Winning Brands
Location: Boise
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading
manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to
automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for
high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds,
connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches, transmissions, springs and
other engine and driveline- related performance components. RWB
markets its products through multiple prominent brands including JE
Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products, K1 Technologies, Diamond
Pistons, Trend Performance, Rekluse Motor Sports, MGP Connecting
Rods, ProX Racing Parts, Dart Machinery, PAC Racing, Revmax,
Haltech, TSI, and TMG performance. RWB sells to a diverse and
unmatched customer base of professional and sportsman racers,
engine builders, enthusiasts, OEMs, automotive and powersports
dealers and wholesale distributors. RWB is headquartered in Mentor,
Ohio with sales offices and manufacturing operations in strategic
locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and
Asia.Rekluse performance clutch products improve riding experiences
for power sports enthusiasts worldwide. Rekluse products are
engineered, developed, and manufactured in Boise, Idaho, USA.
Driven by purpose, progress and performance, Rekluse will inspire a
better adventure.Summary:This position is responsible for managing
the development of our Rekluse brand and works alongside the
Research and Development (R&D) Team. It has the responsibility
of the brands product formulations for the new product pipeline and
for existing products. This position will also be responsible for
working with Sales to create and meet the overall Business Plan for
the brand. The scope of this role includes oversight of raw
material requirements, costing, product prototyping, and all
details related to these skills and capabilities. This role will
have high visibility within the organization and be a strategic
partner in executing the company's vision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Product Development StrategyCreate product
strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use
cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI.Conduct market
research to create products that customers will want and assess
current competitor offerings, seeking opportunities for
differentiation.Evaluate resource capacity and anticipate future
needs to drive product innovation, and execute product improvement
and productivity initiatives, in close collaboration with
Engineering.Foster a culture that ensures an entrepreneurial and
disruptive approach to innovation.Product Lifecycle ManagementDrive
the execution of all product lifecycle processes from conception
through release and obsolescence including product research, market
research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap,
development requirements, and product launch.Review and adjust
inventory levels and product production schedules to maintain
product availability.Create 24 month rolling annual and new product
release forecasts.Product DataCreate and maintain all product data
including product fitment, which requires an extensive knowledge of
Microsoft Excel.Support product information management team and
maintain website data. Product ReleasesCoordinate new product
releases with R&D, Sales, and Operations (manufacturing and
supply chain). Drive continuous improvement of the new product
development process (agile/scrum methodology).Work closely with the
Supply Chain and Quality Teams to ensure new products are delivered
on-time and to specification.Ensure that all essential tasks and
responsibilities for new formulations, product change requests,
pilot production, and trial product production to support the
pipeline, international businesses and strategic accounts are done
in accordance with internal requirements and in close collaboration
with cross-functional colleagues.Work with the Sales Team and
customers to ensure understanding of the products and their
benefits. Training for internal team and external customers
(B2B).SalesSupport the development of sales strategies to meet
product objectives.Collaborate on sales channel management,
technical support resource development and implementation of
product improvements for best in industry customer
experience.Customer FeedbackConduct customer surveys and other
outreach to collect customer feedback and make recommendations to
improve product performance and customer
experiences.MarketingDefine product marketing communication
objectives.Provide management with analysis and reports as
needed.Some travel required.KEY COMPETENCIES:Lead the product
development process for Rekluse as projects in the pipeline for
2022 and beyond are executed.Work alongside the product development
team as they support the 3-year innovation pipelines.Develop
7-10-year product development innovation strategy, in collaboration
and consultation with Head of R&D, and Head of Category
Management.What You'll Get: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision
Insurance as of Day One Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
HSA with Employer Contributions 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company
Match Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs Paid
Maternity/Paternity Leave Paid Time Off Up to 13 Paid Company
HolidaysPM21Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
in Business, Marketing or Related Field. Or equivalent
experience.4+ years product management experience including 2+
years Powersports industry experience required.Ability to fully
utilize MS Office programs such as Excel, Outlook, Word,
PowerPoint. Previous software and web development
experience.Excellent communication skills (both verbal and
written). Must be able to communicate with both management and
non-management associates.Technical knowledge of motorcycle
products and accessories. Preferably a rider. EEO Statement: Race
Winning Brands 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 characteristics protected by
federal, state, or local laws.PI3199fe8fd0f0-25660-29091893
Keywords: Race Winning Brands, Meridian , Product Manager - Rekluse, Executive , Boise, Idaho
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