ASST PRODUCT MANAGER for BOWLING BALLS

The Assistant Product Manager’s primary responsibilities are assisting in the development of new bowling balls and providing technical support. The development process includes planning product introductions, drilling and testing new balls. Technical support is provided through multiple forms of communication including email, social media and traditional methods.

% of Time Spent

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

40%

Serves as a primary contact for technical support of ball, bag, shoe, and accessory product lines.

25%

Drills and tests bowling balls and assists with the product development process.

20%

Organizes and maintains the Consumer Products work area including sample balls, ball walls, pro shop, and ball storage area.

5%

Organizes and maintains the Studio work area including sample balls, lane machine and Specto ball analyzing system.

5%

Provides support to R&D by finishing lab balls, monitoring Durability Lab, and assisting in USBC ball approvals.

5%

Provides support at seminars, trade shows, tournaments, events, and meetings as needed.

Skills Required

• Energy and passion for bowling!
• Track record of success
• Results oriented
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to drill bowling balls
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Expects and wants to work 40+ hours per week
• Strong competitive bowling background with the ability to throw bowling balls (40+ games per week) and provide detailed performance feedback
• Knowledge of the sport of bowling including bowling ball design, bowling ball performance, and technical jargon
• Strong understanding of all facets of the bowling industry including distribution and the pro shop business
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work well with people in multiple departments and motivate those with whom the candidate has no formal reporting relationship
• Professional poise and presence
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration-oriented
• Personal accountability/ownership mentality
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Open to feedback and ability to act on developmental areas
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs or more

Experience

2 years sales and/or marketing experience

5 years of experience in the bowling industry

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business or equivalent bowling industry experience and training