The Kinetic Group-posted 3 days ago
$86,900 - $121,800/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Onsite • Anoka, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI-Shot, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries. Federal is seeking a Product Line Manager who is responsible for annual product plans, product development, sales support, product launch, and more for our Shotshell department. We build the industry's widest variety of ammunition and offer leading products for every facet of the shooting sports. As such, this role is critical in contributing to our success. This position reports to the GPL Director and allows you is based out of our Anoka, MN office.

  • Annual Product Plan (20%)
  • Conduct required research and business analysis
  • Monitor performance/trends of key competitors & retailers
  • Develop line strategies and launch schedule
  • Validate with sales & international subsidiaries
  • Product Development (40%)
  • Participate on New Product Team
  • Lead consumer research
  • Generate consumer insights to drive new product development
  • Direct Ideation and Concept development/testing
  • Develop and manage 5 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
  • Product Launch (10%)◦ Coordinate development of packaging and other collateral material with Marketing Communications
  • Support development of product catalog and marketing materials
  • Sales Support (15%)
  • Conduct product workshops at annual Sales Conference
  • Provide ongoing product training
  • Participate in key account calls when necessary
  • Create derivatives/SMU’s and “special programs” for key accounts
  • Actively participate in key trade shows
  • Ongoing Product Line Management/Maintenance (15%)
  • Track/analyze sales and profitability of new and existing products
  • Proactively manage inventory (excess, backorders, etc)
  • Assist in product forecasting and production planning
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-years experience in Marketing/Sales and/or development of new products
  • Hunting and/or firearms industry experience (manufacturing or retail)
  • Strong general knowledge of Ammunition types and usages.
  • Experience in consumer products with proven results
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Ability to work at all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to comfortably speak publicly
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Sporting Goods retail experience
  • medical and dental
  • vision
  • disability and life insurance
  • 401K
  • PTO
  • tuition reimbursement
  • gear discounts
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