Product Manager, Commercial Loudspeakers

About The Role

As the Product Manager for Commercial Loudspeakers, you will manage the product life cycle for JBL Professional’s commercial loudspeaker portfolio. You will develop portfolio strategies, conduct market research, generate product specifications, and create business plans. This role requires in-depth technical knowledge and collaboration with internal teams like Sales, R&D, and Marketing, as well as external customers.

What You Will Do

• Assists in championing products from concept through development, launch, promotion, mid-life, and EOL, working closely with other stakeholders including engineering, project team, application specialists, and marketing.
• Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and technical performance, appraising new product ideas, preparing business cases, ROI analysis and product concept documents.
• Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data, reviewing production and sales costs, and forecasts sales by consolidating input from global regional sales organizations.
• Develops and accesses market research into competitors and their products as well as establishing customer requirements and understanding the demands of their applications.
• Participates in cross-functional project management teams for the professionally installed loudspeaker market, including availability for periodic evening conference calls with team members located in the Asia and European regions.
• Uses information and expertise to work with Sales and Marketing Communication to inform strategy to gain product market share. Provides technical training and product support to sales staff, application specialists, customer service, and others.
• Providing product marketing support for promotions, trade shows and sales events.
• Assists in setting up customer demonstrations and internal listening sessions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  
  

What You Need

• 7 years of extensive experience in audio with a preference in Product Management.
• In-depth knowledge of the professional commercial and installation loudspeakers market.
• Experience writing detailed and sound business plans and product specifications.
• World-class communication, presentation, and listening skills, with the versatility to effectively engage with engineering, sales, and customers. This includes strong story-telling skills as a public speaker in front of large, senior groups.
• Collaborate with teams that work in different countries such as China.
• Able to occasionally lift/move up to 40 lbs.
  
  

What Is Nice To Have

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical area such as electronics or marketing is desirable.
• Experience with AutoCAD and EASE/DDA.
• Strong analytical skills (ie. SAP)
  
  

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA (Hybrid available).
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Professional development opportunities are available through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.