Sr. Product Manager, Automotive

Hampton Products•Lake Forest, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a full-time, experienced and self-motivated Sr. Product Manager, Automotive to join our Marketing Team to lead the design, implementation and monitoring of business programs and initiatives to support business segment growth. Hampton Products is a leading North American provider of both residential and commercial security and door hardware, builder’s hardware, cargo management, and portable security products. Founded in 1973, Hampton Products provides industry-leading customer service and retail metrics. Hampton’s products are available in major retail stores in North America under the Brinks, Keeper, Universal Hardware and Wright Products brands. For more information, please visit https://www.hamptonproducts.com/ [https://www.hamptonproducts.com/].

Requirements

Four-year college or university program certificate in marketing, business, or related discipline; and no less than 10 years of progressive management experience in marketing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years of experience in the consumer goods industry with a mechanical aptitude and literacy in the towing and trailer market.
Have a mechanical aptitude and literacy in the towing and trailer market.
Solid project management experience related to new product introduction and a NPI milestone process.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to organize and lead cross functional teams to execute initiatives for new products, programs, trade, and promotional events.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business or marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as the subject matter expert on towing and trailer categories such as, but not limited to structural hardware, coupling and connection components, electrical, braking, and towing safety and performance.
Supports and executes segment growth strategies in collaboration with Finance, Sales, Global Supply, R&D, and all other functional areas.
Responsible for leading brand, channel and product marketing initiatives in support of the overall segment strategic plan.
Conducts research and analysis on gaps in the towing and trailer market for safety, ease of use, and connectivity.
Maintains working knowledge on material finishes and compositions, and how they withstand everyday and extreme usage or conditions.
Leads detailed project execution (project management) for new product development and introduction working collaboratively with engineering, sales and supply chain associates
Ensures achievement of key milestones in project execution including product launch date, margin, and sales goals
Performs consumer research to gain insights into key value proposition drivers for towing and trailer solutions, while researching opportunities for new and innovative solutions.
Conducts field research observing customer usage and identifying product failures and safety risks.
Understand all standards and compliance aligned with the category.
Executes projects and key initiatives within targeted budget for sales, margin, direct costs for the assigned segment/line of business.
Analyzes and manages revenue, cost, and margin for segment/line of business.
Manages product innovation and project prioritization efforts.
Ensures that marketing and promotional strategies align with public relations.