What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Product Line Director - Rimfire Ammunition, Primer, Powder position at The Kinetic Group?
The Global Product Line (GPL) Director of Rimfire Ammunition, Primer, Powder leads the global category for rimfire ammunition, primers, and canister powder including overall strategy, product-specific strategy, and product requirements. This position drives cross-functional relationships and decisions along the product lifecycle for existing and new product initiatives. The GPL Director-Rimfire, Primer, Powder will possess a proven analytical capability, strong, persuasive communication skills (written & verbal), and the ability to develop and drive strategic ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must possess a deep understanding of customer needs, the competitive landscape, and be able to translate consumer needs into features, pricing models, and merchandising opportunities to deliver an unparalleled customer experience.
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
The GPL Director of Rimfire Ammunition, Primer, Powder reports directly to our VP of Product Management and Research & Development and is based out of our office in Lewiston, Idaho.
Responsibilities :
- Direct management of Rimfire, Primer, and Canister Powder product lines across all brands within The Kinetic Group.
- Assist in the development of multi-year category level business strategies and budgets that address brand, financial, resource, and merchandising objectives.
- Lead cross-functional Core Teams to develop and define product line strategies that are responsive to consumer needs and market opportunities.
- Develop and recommend product line pricing strategies that meet company revenue and margin goals.
- Lead multi-year Product Roadmap planning process for rimfire ammunition, primers, and canister powder.
- Oversee product brief definitions that prioritize product feature sets based on market research, target margin goals, extensive end-user feedback & competitive set evaluation.
- Work closely with direct reports, product development, project management, brand marketing, sales, and sourcing to develop / maintain a schedule for product lines to ensure on-time completion.
- Drive close collaboration with planning / operations teams on execution and commercialization of new products and management of product “end of life.”
- Partner with the Product Marketing Director in the development and execution of product marketing plans including packaging, naming, branding, and messaging.
- In collaboration with the Brand Marketing team, represent the voice of the consumer to satisfy unmet market needs.
- Forge productive relationships with key influencers in category segments via field visits, interviews, trade shows, and account visits.
- Develop & maintain productive relationships with both domestic and international Vista channel sales teams and key account buyers.
- Equip sales team, reps, distributors, and dealers with the product information and tools they need to launch new products.
- Responsible for on-time trade launch of all products in category including sales samples, sales meeting presentations, key account presentations, mass production, etc.
- Make recommendations to the Vice President of Product Management and R&D to refine, streamline, and continuously improve the product development / management process.
Qualifications :
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including : medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts, and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law.
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