PRODUCT MANAGER - LIGHTING

JASCO PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Jasco is seeking an ambitious, creative, and highly professional Product Manager responsible for all phases of the product life cycle for its lighting categories, from conception and development through the introduction of new products. The role covers competitive analysis, product testing, manual writing, evaluation of new technologies, sales-force training, coordination with engineering and other teams to ensure products are designed and manufactured to high quality standards, and collaboration with Marketing on packaging and marketing materials. The position is based at Jasco’s corporate office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with no remote option. Domestic and international travel is required, including travel to Asia one to three times per year and participation in U.S. and international trade shows as needed. The salary range is undisclosed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business.
At least 2 years of experience in Product Management or a related field such as Retail Buyer or Category Management.
Experience with new product definition, product launch, product promotion, competitive analysis, and full product life-cycle management.
Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendors and manufacturers.
Understanding of product life cycle, market evaluation, and business contract negotiation.
Knowledge of marketing and merchandising concepts, including product pricing, promotion, and positioning.
Strong teamwork skills, self-management, and ability to perform at a high professional level with minimal guidance.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; no remote option is available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with residential lighting and the builder trade.
Extensive lighting experience, including fixtures or lamps, LED, under-cabinet fixtures (UCF), and UL.
Understanding of various international business styles.

Responsibilities

Conduct market research, source factories, evaluate products, place initial orders, and follow up.
Travel to Asia one to three times per year.
Communicate with suppliers as needed.
Assist the sales force with presenting and implementing plans for Jasco accounts.
Provide training and technical support to Sales Staff, Representatives, Customer Service, Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Purchasing.
Ensure quality product testing, lab testing, and evaluation and comparison of current, new, and competitor products.
Negotiate defective products and hold harmless agreements.
Participate in U.S. and international trade shows as needed.
Manage lighting products through all phases of the product life cycle, from conception through development and introduction.
Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, vendors, and manufacturers on product development and related activities.
Assist Marketing with development of product packaging and marketing materials.
Write product manuals and evaluate new technologies.