Sr. Product Manager (HVAC Parts)
Job Summary
Supco (Sealed Unit Parts Co., Inc.) is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of high-quality innovative products for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and appliance parts industries. With a history dating back to 1945, Supco is committed to providing superior quality and unparalleled dedication to its business. The Sr. Product Manager will play a crucial role in driving the strategic development and management of one or more of the organization’s categories, focusing on short and long-term profitable growth.
What Drives Success
The Sr. Product Manager will be responsible for the strategic development and management of one or more of the organization’s categories. This role requires a deep understanding of market segmentation and the ability to provide strategic direction. The position involves working collaboratively with other product managers, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure effective launch strategies and market penetration. Additionally, the Sr. Product Manager will work closely with engineering, finance, operations, and technical services to define new products needed for capturing market share and consumer awareness.
Job Duties
Own & drive NPD activities including ideation, scope, costing, price positioning, channel strategy, go-to-market readiness, and execution while collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales.
Lead strategic product planning, product roadmaps, and business plans that support category growth.
Identify key market segments and verticals for additional revenue opportunities and market share gain.
Gather Voice of Customer (VoC) intelligence as it relates to current and potential product offerings.
Conduct extensive market research and competitive analysis to determine emerging trends in the marketplace and identify feature gaps.
Create and/or collaborate on product content for training sessions with internal and external customers.
Exhibit positive energy and act as a change agent in the organization.
Oversee/review annual sales forecast and existing product category inventory as it relates to turns and forecast, and provide recommendations for optimal inventory health.
Implement and report on key measures of product success to advise product development efforts.
Know and explain product features/benefits, understand/sell the full product line, understand customer's business operations and needs, understand/respond to the competition, apply market knowledge.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, or General Business.
A minimum of 5-7 years in Product Management, Marketing, Sales, or Engineering.
Prior Project Management experience is a plus.
Prior experience in HVAC, Durable Goods, Building Products, or Construction Industry is strongly preferred.
Experience managing multiple full lifecycle product launches, from ideation through commercial release and end-of-life.
Results-driven individual with strong follow-through from beginning to product launch through collaboration and relationship building.
Strong Excel / PowerPoint proficiency with excellent presentation skills.
Ability to travel domestically 25-50% the time.
What We Offer
Compensation: Salaried exempt role with a starting salary range of $93,600 - $122,850 annually. Bonus available based on performance.
Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, 8 weeks paid birthing leave, 2 weeks paid bonding leave, life and long-term disability insurance, up to 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.