Product Manager

Keltec•Hudson, OH

11d

About The Position

The Product Manager oversees KELTEC's product portfolio to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Serving as the link among Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing, this role leads product development, pricing, portfolio optimization, product data, and market expansion initiatives. The role identifies opportunities for new products, line extensions, and portfolio improvements; supports product development and launches; shapes pricing and portfolio decisions; and maintains accurate product information. It also provides product knowledge and recommendations to internal teams and leadership.

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, with the 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.
Experience with product lifecycle management.
Experience with pricing analysis.
Experience with technical cross-referencing.
Experience with competitive analysis.
Experience with new product launches.

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize new products, line extensions, and portfolio improvements using 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 product positioning, replacement opportunities, and market expansion.
Develop pricing strategies, including list and MAP pricing where applicable; partner with Finance and Sales to evaluate 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 selection, application, specification, cross-reference, and training needs.
Provide leadership with recommendations on product strategy, portfolio gaps, market opportunities, and long-term development priorities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.