Product Manager I

Interstate Batteries • Dallas, TX

12h

About The Position

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us! Job Summary Under limited supervision, the Product Manager serves as the quarterback for assigned product categories, setting the vision and strategy for the portfolio while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to execute portfolio decisions and bring category strategies to market. The position balances strong data-driven execution with strategic category leadership, with increasing emphasis on long-term vision and portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management – automotive aftermarket preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, familiarity with SAP and PowerBI preferred
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Track record of excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate data into a clear, compelling category and product portfolio story.
• Ability to clearly define and well-executed category and portfolio strategy that aligns products, pricing, and positioning.
• Competence in creating a disciplined, optimized SKU portfolio that supports growth while reducing unnecessary complexity.
• Skilled at confident, data-backed storytelling that enables leadership and Sales to champion the category and product portfolio.
• Strong project management skills to manage ongoing execution of projects with strategic lens to drive category leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitable growth for assigned product lines through disciplined portfolio management, lifecycle planning, and data-driven decision-making.
• Set and execute the category vision and strategic roadmap, translating market dynamics, competitive insights, and financial performance into clear assortment strategies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned categories, providing leadership with clear recommendations grounded in data and market understanding.
• Lead annual and ad hoc line reviews, owning analysis, storytelling, and executive-ready recommendations for SKU adds, removals, and shifts.
• Conduct ongoing competitive assessments, evaluating assortment gaps, pricing position, and feature/benefit parity to inform portfolio actions.
• Quarterback product launches by aligning Supply Chain, Pricing, Brand Activation, Sales, and other partners to ensure readiness and effective market execution.
• Utilize SAP and related systems to manage and validate product, inventory, and item-level data that supports assortment decisions and lifecycle actions.
• Leverage advanced Excel skills as a primary working tool to build, maintain, and analyze line review models, competitive assessments, and SKU rationalization scenarios.
• 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 a compelling and clear product story.
• Monitor market trends to develop a point of view on implications to category strategy, portfolio decisions, and execution.
• Lead go-to-market execution within a B2B, distributor-based model.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, company supported wellness program, onsite fitness center
• Wide range of professional development opportunities, training, resources and tools
• Competitive pay and bonus structure, saving and investment options that help you reach your financial goals and plan for your future benefits vary by office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level