Product Manager

Keltec•Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

The Product Manager oversees KELTEC's product portfolio to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The role serves as a link among Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing, leading product development, pricing, portfolio optimization, product data, and market expansion initiatives. The Product Manager identifies product opportunities, supports development and launches, develops pricing and competitive positioning, evaluates portfolio performance, maintains product information, and provides product expertise to Sales and Customer Service. The role also advises leadership on product strategy, portfolio gaps, market opportunities, and long-term development priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Three to five years of experience in product management, product development, technical sales, or a related function, preferably involving industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or technical products.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate product data and documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial filtration.
Experience with aftermarket replacement parts.
Experience with ERP or product information systems.
Experience with SKU rationalization and product lifecycle management.
Experience with pricing analysis, technical cross-referencing, competitive analysis, and new product launches.

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize new products, line extensions, and portfolio improvements based on customer needs, market trends, competitive analysis, feasibility, and business impact.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Sales to develop, launch, and improve products.
Develop and validate product cross-references and competitive comparisons to support positioning, replacement opportunities, and market expansion.
Develop pricing strategies, including list and MAP pricing where applicable; work with Finance and Sales to assess costs, margins, profitability, and competitive positioning.
Review product-line performance and recommend SKU expansion, consolidation, or discontinuation to improve profitability and operating efficiency.
Maintain accurate product taxonomy, classifications, specifications, data sheets, and supporting documentation across company systems.
Coordinate with internal teams to validate technical details and improve product-data integrity, accessibility, and reporting accuracy.
Serve as a product knowledge resource for Sales and Customer Service, supporting product selection, application, specification, cross-referencing, and training.
Provide leadership with recommendations on product strategy, portfolio gaps, market opportunities, and long-term development priorities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.