Associate Product Manager | Outdoor Power Equipment
Chervon North America
Full-time
On-site
Naperville, Illinois, United States
$65,000 - $80,000 USD yearly
AI Product Manager
Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We design, engineer and market power tools and outdoor power equipment within our brand portfolio- EGO, FLEX and SKIL and for other highly respected private brands. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Associate Product Manager | OPE will be responsible for a portion of our rapidly growing portfolio. You will collaborate with counterparts here in North America and in our Nanjing, China headquarters to create end user value through great products.
The Associate Product Manager | OPE will be expected to develop a deep understanding of how end-to-end value is delivered to both our direct customers and their customers. They will use this context to investigate opportunities to improve or grow our product portfolio, collaborating closely with the team to conduct both generative research and concept validation. The Associate Product Manager owns their portion of our total offering, serving as strategist, product champion, and subject matter expert for their categories. They own the success of their portfolio, managing life cycle, transitions, cost, competitiveness, and value.
Key Job Responsibilities:
This is an individual contributor role, but effectively leading teams without direct reports is a skill that must be developed in this role.
Travel:
This position requires approximately 25% travel; some international.
Salary Range:
$65,000 to $80,000
Work Environment:
This job operates in professional office, retail, and outdoor environments as well as virtually. Expect to work 3-5 days/week in the office and 0-2 days/week virtually when not traveling.
Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. Our North American headquarters is located one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility with high-end amenities such as a gourmet café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, an open PTO program and a hybrid work environment.
We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Associate Product Manager | OPE will be responsible for a portion of our rapidly growing portfolio. You will collaborate with counterparts here in North America and in our Nanjing, China headquarters to create end user value through great products.
The Associate Product Manager | OPE will be expected to develop a deep understanding of how end-to-end value is delivered to both our direct customers and their customers. They will use this context to investigate opportunities to improve or grow our product portfolio, collaborating closely with the team to conduct both generative research and concept validation. The Associate Product Manager owns their portion of our total offering, serving as strategist, product champion, and subject matter expert for their categories. They own the success of their portfolio, managing life cycle, transitions, cost, competitiveness, and value.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develop a market-informed portfolio strategy and roadmap to create a strong linkage between our end users and products
- Be the conduit between the user/consumer and our Product Solutions Group (R&D, China Product Management) to specify and bring to market a steady pipeline of new products
- Create a market-leading user experience by conducting research and collaborating with our industrial design teams to clearly articulate users’ desirable outcomes and use cases
- Collaborate across functions to define and deliver great customer experiences and value from end-to-end
- Manage your portfolio for competitiveness, value, and efficiency
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, UX design/research, business, or marketing (with specialization in product management), or related degree
- 2-4 years of experience in product management, UX design, market research, or similar roles
- Work experience in roles involving defining, validating, launching, or managing products
- Experience collaborating across teams internationally is preferred
- Willingness and ability to effectively demonstrate and use outdoor power equipment or power tools with confidence
This is an individual contributor role, but effectively leading teams without direct reports is a skill that must be developed in this role.
Travel:
This position requires approximately 25% travel; some international.
Salary Range:
$65,000 to $80,000
Work Environment:
This job operates in professional office, retail, and outdoor environments as well as virtually. Expect to work 3-5 days/week in the office and 0-2 days/week virtually when not traveling.
Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. Our North American headquarters is located one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility with high-end amenities such as a gourmet café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, an open PTO program and a hybrid work environment.
We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World.