International Product Manager

Interstate Batteries•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the International Product Manager serves as the lead for assigned product categories, setting portfolio vision and strategy and partnering with cross-functional teams to execute portfolio decisions and bring category strategies to market. The role combines data-driven execution with strategic category leadership, with an emphasis on long-term vision and portfolio strategy. The position is accountable for profitable growth, portfolio stewardship, lifecycle planning, assortment optimization, and product data accuracy. It leads line reviews and product launches, develops category recommendations based on market and financial analysis, and coordinates with Supply Chain, Pricing, Sales, Brand Activation, Operations, and other partners. The role also leads go-to-market execution in a B2B, distributor-based model and serves as the subject matter expert for assigned categories. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field, at least five years of product management experience, and fluency in Spanish. Automotive aftermarket experience is preferred. The work environment includes prolonged computer use, regular physical activity, and travel of up to 25% for customer meetings and industry trade shows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management.
Fluency in Spanish.
Proficiency in Excel.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to manage complex projects.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to translate data into a clear, compelling category and product portfolio story.
Ability to define and execute category and portfolio strategy aligned with products, pricing, and positioning.
Ability to create a disciplined, optimized SKU portfolio that supports growth while reducing unnecessary complexity.
Confident, data-backed storytelling skills to enable leadership and Sales to champion categories and product portfolios.
Strong project management skills to manage ongoing execution with a strategic lens.
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to travel up to 25% for customer meetings and industry trade shows as needed.

Nice To Haves

Automotive aftermarket product management experience.
Portuguese or French language skills.
Familiarity with SAP.
Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver profitable growth for assigned product lines through portfolio management, lifecycle planning, and data-driven decisions.
Set and execute category vision and strategic roadmaps, translating market dynamics, competitive insights, and financial performance into assortment strategies.
Provide leadership with data-grounded recommendations as the subject matter expert for assigned categories.
Lead annual and ad hoc line reviews, including analysis, presentation of findings, and recommendations for SKU additions, removals, and shifts.
Conduct competitive assessments of assortment gaps, pricing position, and feature and benefit parity.
Coordinate product launches with Supply Chain, Pricing, Brand Activation, Sales, and other partners to ensure readiness and effective market execution.
Use SAP and related systems to manage and validate product, inventory, and item-level data supporting assortment and lifecycle decisions.
Build, maintain, and analyze line-review models, competitive assessments, and SKU rationalization scenarios using Excel.
Own product data accuracy across systems, including master data setup and feature and benefit claims.
Partner with internal teams to develop sales tools, presentations, and materials that communicate product stories.
Monitor market trends and assess their implications for category strategy, portfolio decisions, and execution.
Lead go-to-market execution within a B2B, distributor-based model.
Review and approve category analyses, master data inputs, and product collateral for strategic alignment and accuracy.
Exemplify Interstate’s Purpose and Values.
Perform other related duties as assigned.