Product Manager at Bennington Pontoon Boats

Elkhart, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Launch Planning, Lifecycle Management, Customer-Centric Mindset, Problem-Solving, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Office Suite, Communication Skills, Multi-Tasking, Proactive Approach

Industry

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN. The Product Manager is a key contributor to the success and evolution of Bennington Marine’s product portfolio with primary responsibilities for PG&A product lines for the entire Polaris Marine portfolio. This role will support the Director of Product in executing strategic initiatives across multiple product categories. The Product Manager will require a blend of strategic thinking, analytical skills, and hands-on execution to ensure product profitability, innovation and customer satisfaction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : · Support the Director of Product in developing and executing product strategies, lifecycle management, and innovation roadmaps. · Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities. · Partner with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution of product plans. · Create and implement policies for PG&A aftermarket operations (shipping, returns, SLAs). · Monitor product performance and recommend adjustments to drive profitability. · Effectively influence cross-functionally teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers, Marketing, and IT to successfully bring products to market and drive on-going fulfillment strategies. · Provide input and own product launch planning, timelines, and readiness activities. · Own PG&A product line strategy, including assortment, pricing, and margin optimization. · Drive PG&A sales to meet revenue, margin, and KPI targets through effective go-to-market strategies. · Ability to travel up to 20%, including overnight stays and domestic flights when necessary. Qualifications SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field desired. MBA or advanced degree preferred · 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in consumer durable goods or marine/recreation industries. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical and financial modeling, with the ability to synthesize data and market insights into actionable strategy. · Skilled in writing and presenting product plans, launch materials, and executive briefings. · Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete data where necessary. · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools. · Customer-centric mindset with a proactive sense of urgency. · Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager will support the Director of Product in executing strategic initiatives across multiple product categories and will be responsible for the PG&A product lines. This role involves conducting market research, monitoring product performance, and driving sales to meet revenue and margin targets.