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Product Manager, Wheels Job in Wilton, VT
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Wilton, VT
Full-time | Management - Product
About the job
Join Our Team! Big companies dont make great bikes. Great people do. We help people make the most of their bike ride by creating some of the most original, easy to enjoy, and best performing bicycle products.
We make bikes for everybody as cycling develops and grows worldwide, were looking for more great people to join us. If youre looking to enjoy working in a culture of innovation with a team of like-minded people, then we may have something for you here.
If you love riding bikes as much as we do, then were already on the same page. Lets see what we can create together.
Others Served:
Cannondale Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Project Management, S&OP
Position Summary:
The Product Manager Wheels will establish a comprehensive business and product strategy for aftermarket and OE wheels to achieve and maximize its effect for the Cannondale product portfolio. They will be required to establish short, medium and long-term goals and strategy for the development of wheels to ensure brand vision and corporate objectives are met for our global bike market. The position will require a unique entrepreneurial aptitude for translating customer needs into desired bicycle product.
Responsibilities:
Provide direction for the product category with consideration of customer needs.
Establish business strategy to achieve sales, net margin, and SKU productivity for wheels with the leaders of Product Management, Sales, Finance, and Sourcing
Collaborate with Dir. Suspension, Parts, Accessories for quarterly line reviews and maintenance of 3-year product roadmap
Research rider trends, travel to events, connect with riders, build a product line that is commercially relevant
Create product briefs with prioritized customer needs in close collaboration with engineering, industrial design, and graphic
Develop competitive analysis for different markets and sub segments.
Maintain product line list with accurate SKUs, introduction and discontinue dates.
Work directly with key suppliers to obtain relevant product information and maintain delivery timelines.
Oversight of project deadlines for design, engineering, specification and commercialization of products and alert team members to actions.
Planning and participation in on-bicycle product evaluation sessions.
Develop and conduct presentations on product vision, features, functionality and service to marketing, sales, distributors, service centers, dealers, and media in person or via video.
Work with Marketing and Sales to develop sales publications, catalogs, packaging, web content and product launch packages.
Properly identify and ensure on-time release service kits for proprietary components.
Write and edit copy for print and video technical service instructions.
Work with Demand Planning and Sales to deliver accurate regional forecasts.
Follow internal controls and company policies as set by company and job function.
Contribute to the success of company by leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned
Key Competencies:
COMMUNICATIONS Facilitating Information Exchange:
Communicativeness: Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
CONCEPTUAL Thinking, Analyzing, Using Intuition
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Effective performers can identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgement. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgement.
CONTEXTUAL Knowing the Operation Environment
Customer Orientation: Effective performers stay close to customers and consumers. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Global Mindset: Effective performers see their business in a global context. They look beyond their own borders for business opportunities and threats, and have the transnational skills needed to manage across those borders. They welcome cross-cultural interactions and value the differences among cultures.
Industry Knowledge: Effective performers understand the general workings of the industry within which the organization functions. They monitor activities and trends within these arenas and maintain a current knowledge base. They use this knowledge to further the organization's goals.
INTERPERSONAL Working Well with Others
Relationship Building: Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They like interacting with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They can utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.
Team Player: Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.
PERSONAL Core Intrinsic Qualities
Initiative: Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
Results Orientation: Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short-term and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.
Essential Qualifications:
Mastery knowledge of bicycle parts, components, assembly, repair, and operation required.
Minimum of 5 years relevant Product Management experience in cycling industry
Excellent communicator with proven skills in presenting, writing, speaking and listening.
Experience in working with Asian suppliers
Knowledge of trends, market drivers, and customers in the cycling industry
Excellent financial analysis, data management and business math skills
Demonstrated success in growing product categories.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office software programs such as Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams.
Beneficial Qualifications:
Sales experience
Understanding of European and Asian markets
Knowledge of various manufacturing and assembly process and cost association
Advanced bicycle riding skills applicable across all performance categories
Strong bicycle technical and mechanical skills
Environmental Factors:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Must be able to si
We make bikes for everybody as cycling develops and grows worldwide, were looking for more great people to join us. If youre looking to enjoy working in a culture of innovation with a team of like-minded people, then we may have something for you here.
If you love riding bikes as much as we do, then were already on the same page. Lets see what we can create together.
Others Served:
Cannondale Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Project Management, S&OP
Position Summary:
The Product Manager Wheels will establish a comprehensive business and product strategy for aftermarket and OE wheels to achieve and maximize its effect for the Cannondale product portfolio. They will be required to establish short, medium and long-term goals and strategy for the development of wheels to ensure brand vision and corporate objectives are met for our global bike market. The position will require a unique entrepreneurial aptitude for translating customer needs into desired bicycle product.
Responsibilities:
Provide direction for the product category with consideration of customer needs.
Establish business strategy to achieve sales, net margin, and SKU productivity for wheels with the leaders of Product Management, Sales, Finance, and Sourcing
Collaborate with Dir. Suspension, Parts, Accessories for quarterly line reviews and maintenance of 3-year product roadmap
Research rider trends, travel to events, connect with riders, build a product line that is commercially relevant
Create product briefs with prioritized customer needs in close collaboration with engineering, industrial design, and graphic
Develop competitive analysis for different markets and sub segments.
Maintain product line list with accurate SKUs, introduction and discontinue dates.
Work directly with key suppliers to obtain relevant product information and maintain delivery timelines.
Oversight of project deadlines for design, engineering, specification and commercialization of products and alert team members to actions.
Planning and participation in on-bicycle product evaluation sessions.
Develop and conduct presentations on product vision, features, functionality and service to marketing, sales, distributors, service centers, dealers, and media in person or via video.
Work with Marketing and Sales to develop sales publications, catalogs, packaging, web content and product launch packages.
Properly identify and ensure on-time release service kits for proprietary components.
Write and edit copy for print and video technical service instructions.
Work with Demand Planning and Sales to deliver accurate regional forecasts.
Follow internal controls and company policies as set by company and job function.
Contribute to the success of company by leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned
Key Competencies:
COMMUNICATIONS Facilitating Information Exchange:
Communicativeness: Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
CONCEPTUAL Thinking, Analyzing, Using Intuition
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Effective performers can identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgement. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgement.
CONTEXTUAL Knowing the Operation Environment
Customer Orientation: Effective performers stay close to customers and consumers. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Global Mindset: Effective performers see their business in a global context. They look beyond their own borders for business opportunities and threats, and have the transnational skills needed to manage across those borders. They welcome cross-cultural interactions and value the differences among cultures.
Industry Knowledge: Effective performers understand the general workings of the industry within which the organization functions. They monitor activities and trends within these arenas and maintain a current knowledge base. They use this knowledge to further the organization's goals.
INTERPERSONAL Working Well with Others
Relationship Building: Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They like interacting with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They can utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.
Team Player: Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.
PERSONAL Core Intrinsic Qualities
Initiative: Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
Results Orientation: Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short-term and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.
Essential Qualifications:
Mastery knowledge of bicycle parts, components, assembly, repair, and operation required.
Minimum of 5 years relevant Product Management experience in cycling industry
Excellent communicator with proven skills in presenting, writing, speaking and listening.
Experience in working with Asian suppliers
Knowledge of trends, market drivers, and customers in the cycling industry
Excellent financial analysis, data management and business math skills
Demonstrated success in growing product categories.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office software programs such as Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams.
Beneficial Qualifications:
Sales experience
Understanding of European and Asian markets
Knowledge of various manufacturing and assembly process and cost association
Advanced bicycle riding skills applicable across all performance categories
Strong bicycle technical and mechanical skills
Environmental Factors:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Must be able to si