Product Manager

The Product Manager - Accessories is responsible for driving profitable growth and lifecycle management of the handheld accessories portfolio across North America. This role leads the local category strategy, product development, and go-to-market execution to ensure a competitive, customer-focused assortment. This role works cross-functionally with global product teams, sourcing, R&D, sales, marketing, and aftersales to optimize portfolio performance and deliver innovative accessory solutions for professional and landowner segments. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Manage the multi-channel assortment of handheld accessories to achieve revenue, profitability, and market share objectives. 

• Conduct pricing, margin, and profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making and target achievement. 

• Lead SKU rationalization and complexity reduction initiatives to improve operational efficiency and portfolio performance. 

• Develop category roadmaps and identify assortment gaps based on market trends, customer insights, and competitive analysis. 

• Monitor competitive landscape, end-user requirements, channel activity, and market share trends to identify growth opportunities. 

• Lead new product development initiatives for handheld accessories aligned with global portfolio strategy and local market requirements.  

• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing teams, and Charlotte-based R&D to develop and refresh products relevant to the North American market. 

• Drive go-to-market strategy and successful launch execution for new products and assortment updates. 

• Collaborate closely with aftersales market managers to drive growth and improve market penetration in key regions. 

• Develop tools and training programs to support sales initiatives and goals.  

• Maintain price guides, regional product calendars, and product master data. 

What We Are Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent business experience 

• 4+ years product development, purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain, or operations experience; Project management experience preferred 

• Experience in a durable goods manufacturing company and/or power equipment industry 

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, engineering, and finance organizations. 

• Familiarity with product development process from product design to launch 

• Knowledge in parts and/or accessories business 

• Knowledge of omni-channel sales distribution