What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager (Seating) - Holland, MI (hybrid) position at Haworth?
When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!
HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.
Why Haworth? Find out morehere!
Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a whole month of relaxation, adventure, or whatever your heart desires! Plus, you can buy up to 5 extra days for even more fun.
- Health Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, Vision Insurance, and Earned Sick Time. Your well-being is our priority.
- 401k Benefit: Secure your future! Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%. That's a win-win for your retirement!
- Annual Bonus Programs: Get rewarded for your hard work with exciting annual bonuses. Your efforts truly pay off.
- Insurance Coverage: Rest easy with company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. We've got you covered.
- On-Site Gym: Stay fit and energized with our well-equipped gym, open 24/7. Fitness at your convenience.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our Tuition Reimbursement program. Learning never stops!
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Make a difference with 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off. Give back to the community and feel great doing it.
- Optional Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy with our optional Pet Insurance. Because pets are family too.
- Zero Waste to Landfill: Be proud to work for a company committed to sustainability. We're making the world a better place.
We are looking for a Innovative, Creative, and Collaborative Product Manager (Seating) to join our team in Holland, MI.
As an Product Manager (seating), you will:
Lead the development and execution of product line management plans for a specific product or product category, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve marketing objectives. Leverage understanding of the market, customers, and competitors to drive product adoption and achieve revenue targets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams:Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, supply chain, operations, finance, business resource center and marketing communications, to drive product success.
- Conduct competitive analysis:Conduct in-depth competitive analysis to identify threats and opportunities, informing product positioning and differentiation strategies.
- Develop pricing strategies:Develop and implement pricing strategies that maximize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.
- Lead product planning:Lead the development of product plans for specific product lines, defining product roadmaps, launch timelines, and marketing strategies.
- Manage product line activities: Manage all aspects of assigned product lines including product budgets, forecasts, profitability, for new and existing products or product lines, to optimize product and financial performance.
- Monitor and analyze market trends:Continuously monitor and analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive activity to inform product strategy and support decision-making.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Provide product expertise:Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned product lines, presenting product information and providing guidance and support, to internal and external stakeholders.
- Must be able to perform all essential job function with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or similar field of study
- 5 years experience in Product Development and/or Product Marketing with Bachelor's Degree (3 years related experience with Master's Degree)
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
- Experience in furniture manufacturing.
- Experience in product seating.
- Balanced experience in product development, marketing, and/or sales.
- Strong Presentation skills.
- Strong Microsoft office suite skills.
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