Job Abstract

Product Manager

AHF Products has an exciting career opportunity for a Product Manager based in Mountville, PA. Are you passionate about innovation and creating products that make a difference in people's lives? Join our dynamic team as a product development manager and AHF products!

This role will be responsible for driving new product development efforts, analyzing competitor products, and executing operating and project plans to differentiate our products from those of the competition, resulting in top and bottom-line growth. If you are a strong product manager who can roll up your sleeves and balance both strategic and tactical responsibilities while bringing new ideas and strong leadership, this is the opportunity for you! This role will travel 15%-20% of the time.

JOB DUTIES:

• Collaborating cross-functionally to develop business plans that drive new product development efforts across the AHF commercial portfolio of products
• Launching new products and line extensions that are aligned with strategic and operating plans and objectives
• Developing product specifications utilizing voice of the customer input
• Working closely with AHF Operations leaders to enhance our capabilities and operational effectiveness while bringing industry leading products to market
• Partnering with our sourcing and supply chain teams to enhance our portfolio through strategic external supply capabilities
• Collaborating with the sales and marketing teams to obtain and analyze competitive and market research to help guide product recommendations
• Evaluating requests for product changes and enhancements and making decisions on such requests
• Collaborating with Marketing managers to develop strategies and tactics for the successful marketing of products, including new product launches and re-positioning of current products
• Ensuring the establishment of appropriate product pricing, utilizing appropriate market data
• Conducting product training for internal and external customers and business partners

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, or similar discipline
• Five or more years’ experience with brand/product management in a product support, product planning, or consulting environment. Preferably within flooring or related building products industry
• Experience in the Commercial products category &/or servicing the commercial business segment
• Experience with new product development, pricing, and marketing
• Experience conducting market research and analyzing competitor products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively function and influence others in a highly matrix organization
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience developing products for the A&D community is a plus

AHF PRODUCTS:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our trusted brands have adorned American homes from over a century, since the late 1800s. With legacy spanning more than 150 years, AHF brands epitomize innovation and unparalleled excellence. With over a century of experience and hard surface solutions we have a long history of success and surpassing expectations as a valued partner for our products and superior customer service and sales support.