Assistant Product Manager – Personal and Group Training

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Senior Global Product Manager for Personal and Group Training the Assistant Product Manager is someone who performs a variety of Product Development duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting product managers in developing new products by collaborating with design manufacturing engineering and sales as well as through market research and competitive benchmarking. This is a non-supervisory position.

Responsibilities

Market Research:

Develop a network of knowledgeable experts

Conduct or participate in meaningful customer focus groups as needed

Prepare and distribute detailed competitive reviews

Maintain current competitive analysis for assigned product categories

Innovation:

Identify manage and implement feature or specification improvements to current products

Provide support for the development of the category product plan

Through collaboration with cross-functional teams identify opportunities for improving business outcomes

Product Development Support:

Develop comprehensive product briefs and new product proposals

Write and manage Owners Manuals and Assembly Guides carton artwork and product graphics as required

Manage all proposed product improvements as needed

Manage personal & group training category projects as directed by the Senior Global Product Manager for Personal & Group

Training:

Manage product specifications through the Product Database

Supporting VAVE initiatives to drive enhanced user experience and support corporate profit goals

Consistently seek field and key stakeholder feedback on product designs throughout the NPD process.

Marketing/Sales Support:

Work with Senior PM to develop product story for marketing department and features/benefits

Work with Senior PM to train sales team and dealers on why Matrix products are the best in class

Function as part of the Matrix Total Solution selling approach to develop solutions for customers

Review images specifications and marketing bullets for catalog and website communication

Assist in efforts in the showroom to prepare for customer presentations

Assist sales with customer visits by presenting the personal & group training product portfolio and how it aligns to our company vision when needed

Marginal Job Functions:

Other projects as assigned

Education:

4-year degree in Business Marketing Engineering Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology undergrad preferred

Experience:

Education or experience with product sales or service in the fitness industry or project management in another commercial industry is required

Experience with Commercial Fitness Facilities preferred

Training programs in product management preferred

Training programs in fitness such as ACE certification preferred

International experience particularly with Asian manufacturing preferred

Other Requirements:

Proficient with Excel Word and PowerPoint required

Some travel required. Approximately 3-4 international trips and frequent domestic customer visits.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

Health & Dental Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off benefits

Product discounts

Wellness programs

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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