AHF Products has an exciting career opportunity for a Product Manager with strong business acumen to drive growth and support execution of our strategic vision in the Residential flooring segment. Based in Mountville, PA, you will be responsible for driving new product development efforts, analyzing competitor products, and executing operating and project plans to differentiate our products from those of the competition, resulting in top and bottom-line growth. If you are a strong product manager who can roll up your sleeves and balance both strategic and tactical responsibilities while bringing new ideas and strong leadership, this is the opportunity for you! The position will report directly to the Vice President, Resilient Products.

JOB DUTIES:

The Product Manager drives new product development efforts to ensure products are developed on time and within budgetary goals. This includes leading product planning and design efforts to ensure the products are successfully launched and differentiated from our competition. The position also manages full product life cycle, including conception, definition, development, launch and post-launch activities. Responsibilities include the following: Working cross-functionally to develop business plans that drive new product development efforts within the AHF Residential portfolio of products Launch new products and line extensions that are aligned with strategic and operating plans and objectives Developing product specifications utilizing voice of the customer input Working closely with AHF Operations leaders to enhance our capabilities and operational effectiveness while bringing industry leading products to market Partnering with our sourcing and supply chain teams to enhance our portfolio through strategic external supply capabilities Working with the sales and marketing teams to obtain and analyze competitive and market research to help guide product recommendations Evaluating requests for product changes and enhancements and making decisions on such requests Working with Marketing managers to develop strategies and tactics for the successful marketing of products, including new product launches and re-positioning of current products Ensuring the establishment of appropriate product pricing, utilizing appropriate market data. Conducting product training for internal and external customers and business partners

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Experience in the Residential products category &/or servicing the Residential business segment Experience with new product development, pricing, and marketing Experience conducting market research and analyzing competitor products Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively function and influence others in a highly matrix organization Strong financial and business acumen Excellent analytical skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Conducts himself/herself consistent with our company values of Transparency, Ownership, Unity, Grit and Hustle. Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred. 4+ years of Product Management experience within consumer durables or consumer products.

Knowledge of flooring products.

Experience developing building products for the Residential consumer.

Experience leading cross-functional teams through the product development process. Strong financial acumen. Demonstrated capability to gather and utilize market analysis to understand the competitive landscape and drive both company and product line growth strategies.

TRAVEL

Must be able and willing to travel 15-20% of the time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequent walking and sitting Regular stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and other such repetitive movements Able and willing to communicate in, read, and comprehend English Must be able and willing to move up to 50lbs on a regular basis Must be able and willing to work in non-temperature-controlled environment Must be able and willing to travel via different modes of transportation

MENTAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Think analytically Make decisions Develop options and implement solutions Work with a team Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA) Attention to detail Communicate effectively Multitask in a fast-paced environment Work with a Sense of Urgency

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