Product Portfolio Manager - Hydraulics

About the role

The Portfolio Growth Manager is responsible for the commercial success and long-term performance of an assigned product portfolio. This role develops and executes strategies that accelerate profitable growth by optimizing the existing portfolio through customer insights, commercial intelligence, pricing strategy, portfolio rationalization, competitive positioning, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial strategy and financial performance for assigned product portfolios.
• Develop portfolio growth strategies that increase revenue, market share, profitability, and customer value.
• Develop channel-specific portfolio strategies that optimize product assortment, pricing, positioning, and lifecycle decisions across Dexter's multi-channel commercial model—including direct OEM sales, company-owned distribution locations, third-party distributors and dealer partners, and eCommerce platforms—while partnering with Sales to drive commercial execution.
• Continuously evaluate portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve growth, margin, and operational efficiency.
• Recommend pricing, assortment, simplification, and lifecycle strategies.
• Translate customer needs, VOC, market trends, and competitive intelligence into portfolio strategies.
• Conduct customer visits, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage products throughout their lifecycle from introduction through retirement.
• Lead product enhancements, simplification, and end-of-life decisions.
• Balance customer requirements with operational efficiency and supply chain considerations.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to accelerate portfolio growth.
• Develop value propositions, sales tools, pricing recommendations, and promotional strategies.
• Monitor commercial performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Sales.
• Develop business cases supporting investments and portfolio optimization.
• Partner with Engineering to evaluate and prioritize new product opportunities.
• Lead commercialization planning and launch readiness.
• Transition successful launches into ongoing lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, sales growth, or commercial strategy.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Experience using customer insights and market intelligence to drive profitable growth.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of commercial strategies, portfolio management, and product lifecycle management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent customer relationship management skills.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA.
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program.
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.