Assistant Product Manager

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. With a legacy spanning over 250 years, SIG SAUER blends American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision to deliver industry-leading quality and innovation. The company serves the U.S. Military, global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens, and is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER operates across multiple U.S. and global locations and is certified as a Great Place to Work™.

About the Role

The Assistant Product Manager supports the Product Manager by directing and coordinating activities related to assigned products. This role involves investigating new product ideas, assessing market potential, and serving as a technical advisor on designated products. The Assistant Product Manager acts as a backup to the Product Manager, addressing inquiries from Sales and Operations, and collaborates closely with Sales, Research & Development, Operations, suppliers, distributors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to understand customer needs and translate them into sound business plans.
• Assist the Product Manager with product requirement documents for products, packaging, accessories, and manuals.
• Create SKUs and BOMs as needed.
• Support the full-spectrum creation of New Product Introductions (NPI) across all stages.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project Management throughout product development.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop NPI and sustainment marketing campaigns.
• Manage product holds as required by Quality, Engineering, Legal, or Product Management.
• Create sell sheets for NPI.
• Coordinate, support, and educate adjacent business units (Sales, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Repair Depot, Marketing, SEC, etc.) on upcoming NPI.
• Assist the Product Manager with the product portfolio for website and price list production.
• Directly coordinate with 3rd party vendors to support products and accessories.
• Support inventory management by reviewing and executing plans for old or slow-moving inventory.
• Act as the Product Manager in their absence.
• Train, mentor, and develop Operations Support Specialists to optimize productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.
• Communicate effectively with supervision regarding problems and corrective actions.
• Travel to events and tradeshows as required.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in the Firearms industry in Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a similar role.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Moderate knowledge of the industry product portfolio.
• Good business acumen, market research and analysis experience, basic financial literacy, and project tracking experience.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Product Management certificate preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) required; experience with Monday.com, Agile, Oracle, or a Product Lifecycle Management system is a plus.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information both verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer using a keyboard and mouse for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, twist, lift, and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where applicable.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.