Product Manager, Cordless
Apex Tool Group, LLC · Lexington, SC · 2 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
The Build
- Lead Voice of Customer (VOC) strategy to identify and prioritize high-impact product and portfolio opportunities
- Own product portfolio strategy, including roadmap development, lifecycle management, SKU rationalization, and expansion into adjacent markets
- Lead cross-functional new product development initiatives from concept through launch, ensuring alignment across Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams
- Partner with R&D to define product architecture, technology direction, and long-term innovation roadmap
- Drive go-to-market strategy and global product launches in collaboration with Marketing and Sales
- Own pricing strategy and financial performance of the product line, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost optimization
- Develop competitive positioning and displacement strategies to grow market share across key segments and channels
- Translate market, customer, and sales data into actionable insights that inform product and business decisions
- Lead annual and long-range planning, including forecasts, portfolio investment decisions, and budget alignment
- Serve as the subject matter expert for the product line across internal teams and key customers
- Travel up to 30% as required
The Toolbox
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
- 7+ years of product management experience with demonstrated ownership of product strategy and business performance
- Proven ability to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and market share
- Experience leading cross-functional and global product initiatives
- Strong background in industrial manufacturing, controls, or assembly environments
- Experience with transducerized DC tightening systems or related technologies preferred
- Strong financial acumen, including pricing strategy and P&L ownership or influence
- Proven ability to lead product lifecycle from concept through launch and optimization
- Experience influencing product architecture and technical direction in partnership with engineering teams
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear business decisions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and drive alignment across competing priorities