Product Manager | Snow

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Naperville - Naperville, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We focus on hand-held portable power tools, stationary bench tools, laser and electronic equipment and outdoor power equipment. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all. Summary of Responsibilities: The Product Manager – Snow will be responsible for a portion of our rapidly growing portfolio of snow blowers and snow shovels. You will collaborate with counterparts here in North America and in our Nanjing, China headquarters to create end user value through great products. This Product Manager will be expected to develop a deep understanding of how end-to-end value is delivered to both our direct customers and their customers. They will use this context to investigate opportunities to improve or grow our product portfolio, collaborating closely with the team to conduct both generative research and concept validation. This person will build the business case, steward development, and support the launch. The Product Manager owns their portion of our total offering, serving as strategist, product champion, and subject matter expert for their categories. They own the success and profitability of their portfolio, managing life cycle, transitions, cost, competitiveness, and value. Key Job Responsibilities: Develop a market-informed portfolio strategy and roadmap to create a strong linkage between our end users and products Be the conduit between the user/consumer and our Product Solutions Group (R&D, China Product Management) to specify and bring to market a steady pipeline of new products optimized for our channels to market Create a market-leading user experience by conducting research and collaborating with our industrial design teams to clearly articulate users’ desirable outcomes and use cases Collaborate across functions to define and deliver great customer experiences and value from end-to-end Assist in educating our trainers and marketing teams on our value propositions and offerings Use direct user feedback and data analytics to drive customer centric segmentation and continuous improvement of our existing products Manage your portfolio for competitiveness, value, and efficiency Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, UX design/research, business, or marketing (with specialization in product management), or related degree 5-7 years of experience in product management, UX design, market research, or similar roles Work experience in roles involving defining, validating, launching, and managing products Demonstrated ability to collaborate and drive consensus across teams internationally Experience building customer journey maps, needs-based user segmentation models, and user personas strongly preferred Willingness and ability to effectively demonstrate and use outdoor power equipment or power tools with confidence Durable goods experience strongly preferred Salary Range: $95k to $115k + bonus opportunity. Offers are generally made between this range depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. In some cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer outside of the posted range. Supervisory Responsibility: This is an individual contributor role, but effectively leading teams without direct reports is a must. Travel: This position requires approximately 40% travel; some international. Work Environment: This job operates in professional office, retail, and outdoor environments as well as virtually. Expect to work at least 3 days a week in the office when not traveling, and 0-2 days/week virtually if desired. Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. Our North American headquarters is located one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility with high-end amenities such as a gourmet café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, an open PTO program and a hybrid work environment. We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World. Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. #LI-Hybrid