Product Line Manager 3 (Riflescopes)

Product Line Manager 3 (Riflescopes)

Starting Base Salary Range of $120000 to $150000 (DOE)

For over 100 years weve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day producing innovative battle-proven optics for the worlds most relentless hunters shooters law enforcement officers and military personnel. Regardless of the product whether its a red dot or a riflescope we design and manufacture it with one goal in mindto ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens were American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. Weve built a collaborative high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What Youll Be Doing as a Product Line Manager 3:

• Assesses industry product and brand trends risks and opportunities. Evaluates and prioritizes product and consumer needs and requirements. Monitors key competitor activities.
• Leads the product planning process including strategic end-of-life considerations. Develops/maintains a 3-5 year brand Product Roadmap and identifies short term opportunity products/promotions.
• Leads the development of all promotional campaigns for assigned product category. Reviews and advises on all special make-ups discounts rebates sponsorships etc. impacting brand persona sales or contribution margin related to assigned product category.
• Defines specific product requirements/specifications and collaborates with the Product Development Sales Marketing and Consumer Services departments to ensure requirements are met.
• Develops the forecast and inventory position for the product line. Develops specific sales/profitability and other performance targets and strategies; maintains a tracking scorecard.
• Provides management with data analysis and recommendations to support new product and other strategic initiatives and the budgeting process.
• Collaborates with marketing to evaluate effectiveness of enhancements to marketing advertising and promotional programs for assigned product category to ensure effectiveness profitability and return on investment.
• Leads product introduction/launch efforts including those with key or strategic accounts.
• Provides recommendations on catalog development training and trade/consumer shows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience Youll Need as a Product Line Manager 3:

• Bachelors degree in business marketing advertising or a related field. 10-15 years progressive experience in the marketing/product line management function of a consumer product company with a global multi-channel sales environment. Masters preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Formal training/certification in brand category or product line management is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the assigned product -depth knowledge of shooting sports hunting firearms and associated optics applications.
• Significant experience with promotional planning including timing events training and scheduling.
• Well-developed strategic planning and analysis skills. Highly quantitative metrics driven and analytical.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and execution of marketing sales and product strategies for a specific product category.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong presentation skills.
• Exceptional leadership decision making problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions to achieve outcomes that support business objectives.

Work Environment for a Product Line Manager 3:

Work is performed in a normal office environment with exposure to the manufacturing environment. 20% travel based on season.

For details on positions and to apply go to:

& Stevens Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members A Square Deal; to us this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race color sex national origin age religion physical or mental disability marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors not personal identities.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process please send an email to or call and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

*We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9).Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens Inc.s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Required Experience:

Manager