Product Manager for Center Supplies

BRUNSWICK BOWLING PRODUCTS LLC•Muskegon, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the Center Supplies product lines that includes Pinsetter Parts (A/A2, GS-X, NXT, Boost-ST), Scoring parts (legacy and current), and Bowling Parts. Plans, organizes, and executes Center Supplies product lines from concept through the product life cycles including design, testing, product information, technical support, and market trends/competitive analysis. Assists in the development and execution of sales and marketing plans for the Center Supplies product line. Manages, maintains, and distributes Aftermarket pricing files.

Requirements

5 years of experience in product management
5 years of experience in managing projects and financial goals
Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent industry experience
Track record of success
Results oriented
Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work well with people in multiple departments and motivate those with whom the candidate has no formal reporting relationship
Open to feedback and ability to act on developmental areas
Professional poise and presence
Energy and passion for bowling
Strong understanding of all facets of the bowling industry including distribution and the bowling center business
Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Teamwork and collaboration-oriented
Ability to work independently
Detail oriented
Personal accountability/ownership mentality
Continuous improvement mindset
Expects and wants to work 40+ hours per week

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of pinsetter parts (A/A2 and GS-X) preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates current Center Supplies product line and determines which products and services should be offered. This includes product planning, positioning, and messaging that differentiates the products in the market.
Coordinates and facilitates all necessary activities on the product development list from product inception to launch and ongoing quality review.
Looks for and investigates new growth opportunities for new lines or extensions of existing lines.
Provides technical and financial justification for product definition and selection.
Manages the product introduction process. This includes quantifying all the necessary steps needed to bring the product to market including but not limited to samples, testing, focus groups, coordination with R&D, engineering, sourcing, and other activities.
Works with sales and marketing to determine product pricing and is responsible for all pricing execution such as maintaining the price list, distributing the price list to appropriate parties, maintaining system pricing and monitoring pricing compliance for all sales transactions.
Provides product information and necessary samples for the development of marketing materials such as catalogs, sell sheets, trade shows, collateral materials, websites, social media, and videos.
Ensures customer service is up to date on product and/or price changes including but not limited to new products, discontinued products, product modifications and any price changes for product and/or specific customers.
Coordinates the transition & training of Warranty management to the customer service group.
Ensures the warranty process continues without interruption and that all existing reports, summaries, communication with appropriate parties and customer interaction is managed by the customer service team.
Provides administrative support to the Lane Care team as needed.