Product Manager

Mishimoto • Concord Township, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Mishimoto is looking for a driven, technically curious Product Manager to own the strategy, development, and performance of assigned product categories within our performance automotive parts portfolio. This is a high-ownership role sitting at the intersection of product strategy, market intelligence, and cross-functional execution. You will be the internal authority on your categories — driving coverage decisions, new product development, pricing strategy, and long-range category planning in direct support of our mission to empower automotive enthusiasts through engineered solutions. The right candidate brings deep domain passion, sharp analytical instincts, relentless follow-through, and the kind of character that makes teams better.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success managing a diverse product portfolio across different lifecycle stages (growth, mature, declining) in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Strong preference for candidates with automotive technical knowledge and genuine passion for the performance aftermarket; must have proven experience with complex, enthusiast-oriented product categories
• Proven track record launching consumer products and developing commercialization strategies across multiple channels (DTC, B2B, marketplace)
• Highly analytical with deep fluency in category P&L management; strong understanding of product development processes and operations
• Excellent project management skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent NPD workstreams and cross-functional dependencies
• Strong executive communication skills; ability to distill complex data into clear recommendations and present confidently to senior leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling); experience with ERP systems (NetSuite a plus)
• BS. degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive Product Management experience with demonstrated responsibility growth and measurable outcomes
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket, powersports, or adjacent enthusiast/performance category strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Genuine enthusiasm for the craft isn’t optional; it drives everything.
• Passion for cars, performance, or the broader enthusiast culture is a genuine differentiator here.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal category expert and primary decision-maker for all assigned product lines
• Develop and maintain annual and 3-year category plans grounded in market opportunity, competitive positioning, and financial targets
• Define category “Right to Win” positioning and maintain an up-to-date category SWOT
• Own the full product lifecycle for assigned SKUs — from concept through launch and into rationalization
• Conduct perpetual coverage gap analyses to identify whitespace across vehicle fitments and competitor assortments
• Drive strategic SKU addition decisions based on application coverage, demand signals, and margin contribution
• Lead SKU rationalization reviews to maintain a healthy, focused product portfolio
• Partner with supply chain and sourcing on product costs, lead times, and supplier relationships to support coverage expansion
• Spearhead NPD initiatives from ideation through launch, serving as project lead across engineering, sourcing, supply chain, and marketing
• Identify and prioritize the NPD pipeline based on market demand, competitive gaps, and financial return
• Drive milestone adherence and remove obstacles impeding project throughput
• Leverage trade shows, customer feedback, social listening, and field research to surface new product opportunities — always with the enthusiast customer at the center
• Conduct ongoing analysis of the competitive landscape including pricing, coverage, product positioning, and brand strategy across key players
• Lead product trend and gap analyses to inform go-forward category investment decisions
• Monitor market conditions and emerging vehicle platforms to anticipate category shifts ahead of demand
• Translate market intelligence into actionable recommendations for the product roadmap
• Own annual pricing reviews for assigned categories, developing recommendations that balance market competitiveness with margin objectives
• Monitor and manage category-level P&L health including revenue, contribution margin, and EBITDA impact
• Partner with finance to maintain category and SKU-level forecasts
• Identify opportunities to improve margin through sourcing optimization, pricing action, or SKU mix decisions
• Collaborate closely with Sales (DTC, B2B, Marketplace channels), Marketing, Supply Chain, and Engineering to drive category execution
• Support customer category line reviews and co-develop pricing and assortment strategies with channel sales leads
• Drive clear and proactive communication to VP-level and above, surfacing opportunities, risks, and proposed solutions
• Lead or support ad hoc strategic initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination and executive visibility
• May provide direct development and coaching to Associate Product Managers and/or Product Data Coordinators
• Indirect leadership of a cross-functional team of procurement, supply chain, and marketing contributors
• Primary supervisory focus is mentoring emerging product talent and driving consistency in NPD execution

Benefits

• TEAMWORK: Together, we create wins! We win as a unit. Collaboration isn’t a soft skill here — it’s how work gets done. We have each other’s backs and celebrate shared success.
• MOTORHEADS: Built for car enthusiasts, by car enthusiasts. We build for people who care deeply about their vehicles — because that’s who we are.
• INNOVATION: Innovate or die. We don’t preserve the status quo. We challenge assumptions, explore new solutions, and bring a restless curiosity to every category and every problem.
• SERVICE: Going beyond to be the best. We hold ourselves to a higher standard in everything — for our customers, our channel partners, and each other. Good enough is never good enough.
• HEART: It drives us forward. We bring genuine passion to the work. Heart is what separates going through the motions from making something worth being proud of. We care.
• INTEGRITY: Honestly? We are passionate professionals. We do what we say, say what we mean, and own our outcomes. Trust is the foundation of every relationship — with teammates, customers, and partners alike.

What This Job Offers

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