Product Manager

Extra Space Storage•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages a product marketing staff accountable for achieving defined marketing goals for a group of products or product line. Accountable for the development and introduction of new products and features that increase revenue and market share. Manages analyses of market demand and review of competitive products. Manages product definition, requirements analyses, documentation of specifications, product positioning and pricing.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required
5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred
Extensive knowledge of department processes.
Ability to foster teamwork.
Ability to develop and mentor others.
Decision-making skills.
Management skills.
Ability to drive strategic direction.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Ability to influence others.
Customer/client orientation.
Technical expertise.
Project management skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Responsibilities

Manages research, evaluation, execution and introduction of new products or product lines.
Evaluates and resolves technical feasibility, design optimization, and production issues.
Ensures that labeling and marketing/promotional literature match product specifications.
Researches and monitors existing client base and industry developments and identifies potential new product opportunities.
Works with other departments to establish a design, technology, product development, and vendor strategy.
Manages project budgets and prepares financial analysis reports for top management.
Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Conducts initial market and design research relating to new products.
Assesses financial and technical feasibility, estimates final product cost, price, and margins, and develops manufacturing strategy and distribution channels.
Interfaces with clients or prospects to identify needs and determine solutions and provides feedback to manufacturing or sales.
Identifies and evaluates new vendors or suppliers as needed.
Provides marketing input into product design.
Ensures the provision of product marketing materials and product support to the sales force to maximize product revenues.