Product Manager, Propellers Job at Herbruck Poultry Ranch (Fond du Lac)

Job Description

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll shape the future of Mercury’s propeller product category. As Product Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind innovation, growth, and market leadership. This is your opportunity to champion breakthrough strategies, energize cross-functional teams, and make a lasting impact on the marine industry. If you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and love turning vision into reality, you’ll find this role both challenging and deeply rewarding.

Job Responsibility

Ignite category growth by developing and executing bold strategies for product line expansion, lifecycle management, and market positioning
Take ownership of financial performance, setting ambitious targets and leading the charge to exceed them
Collaborate with the Category Director to craft visionary product and business plans, leveraging deep consumer and market insights
Be a catalyst for innovation—analyzing trends, identifying opportunities, and launching products that set new industry standards
Build powerful partnerships across Sales, Marketing, PD&E, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and beyond, ensuring seamless execution of game-changing initiatives
Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring industry developments and emerging technologies, keeping Mercury at the forefront of marine propulsion
Deliver accurate product forecasts through the SIOP process, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction
Champion a customer-first mindset, anticipating needs and delivering products that delight and inspire
Represent Mercury at major trade shows and special events, showcasing your leadership and passion for the brand
Serve as a subject‑matter resource on propeller market trends, customer needs, competitive shifts, and emerging technologies

Requirements

3+ years of progressive experience in category management, product management, or strategic marketing within the Marine, Powersports, or comparable technical/consumer‑durable industries, with demonstrated impact on portfolio performance
Deep business and financial acumen, including proficiency in P&L management, demand forecasting, pricing strategy, and ROI assessment
Highly developed analytical and market‑insight capabilities, with a track record of translating consumer, competitive, and category data into actionable strategy and compelling business cases
Exceptional communication and executive‑level influencing skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional alignment, drive decision‑making, and present persuasively to senior leadership
Demonstrated success working in complex, matrixed environments, effectively coordinating across Product Development, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to accelerate outcomes
Strong strategic orientation paired with operational excellence, capable of thinking big while ensuring day‑to‑day execution is flawless and timely
Proficiency with modern product and portfolio management tools, such as PLM systems, competitive benchmarking frameworks, VOC methodologies, and stage‑gate or agile development processes
Track record of driving innovation, leveraging emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and customer insights to elevate product differentiation
High‑ownership, high‑initiative mindset, with the resilience, curiosity, and ambition required to consistently outperform expectations in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to represent the brand externally, serving as a knowledgeable, credible advocate at industry events, dealer forums, and customer engagements

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
well-being program
product purchase discounts
annual discretionary bonus

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