Product Manager - Respiratory

Protective Industrial Products • Charlotte, NC

16d • Remote

About The Position

This position will be a dynamic and results-driven Product Manager that will lead the development and management of our protective product lines. This role involves overseeing product lifecycle management, conducting market and competitive analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and growth. The ideal candidate will have a background in Product Management, with experience in Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory PPE) being strongly preferred. This position reports to the Director of Product Management.

Please note: This is a product management role for physical respiratory safety products. We are seeking candidates with experience managing tangible manufactured products rather than software, SaaS, or technology platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Product Management, preferably within an industrial or PPE-related business.
• Proven ability to use financial principles, market dynamics, and business strategies to drive product profitability and sustainable growth in an industrial business.
• Collaborative mindset with a history of working with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operational stakeholders to create solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); data entry skills a plus.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory PPE) being strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify market opportunities and define strategic plans for product categories, incorporating customer insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends to maximize profitable growth for assigned categories.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life, ensuring timely execution of product development, sourcing, and launch initiatives.
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies, promotional campaigns, and product messaging.
• Collaborate with global sourcing teams and suppliers to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely availability. Manage excess and obsolete inventory plans.
• Partner with testing agencies to coordinate compliance and standards testing. Monitor and address customer complaints and quality issues.
• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and market data to guide decision-making and forecasting.
• Act as a product advocate and work with stakeholders across Sales, Design, Production, and Operations to align product initiatives with business goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing on Voice of Customer (VoC) research, attend industry trade shows, and support field sales activities to gather market feedback and promote product adoption.
• Up to 25% travel within North America for field sales support, distributor meetings, and industry events. Occasional international travel may be required to visit suppliers and sourcing teams.

What This Job Offers

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