LaSalle Network has partnered with a well-established manufacturing company in West Chicago in their search for a Product Manager.
In this role, you will lead the development and lifecycle management of innovative products. This role is responsible for bringing new products from concept through launch while partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Customer Support to deliver products that meet customer needs and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead multiple product development projects simultaneously from concept through commercialization.
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Identify new product opportunities through market research, customer insights, and competitive analysis.
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Develop product business cases, including product positioning, pricing, ROI, timelines, and go-to-market strategy.
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Drive cross-functional product development teams, ensuring milestones and launch timelines are achieved.
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Partner with Marketing to develop product messaging, sales tools, technical documentation, and launch materials.
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Manage product portfolios throughout the lifecycle, including new product introductions, line extensions, product enhancements, and discontinuations.
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Analyze sales performance, margins, and profitability to recommend pricing, portfolio, and product strategy decisions.
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Coordinate custom product requests and collaborate with Engineering and Operations to ensure successful execution.
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Present product updates and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Design, or a related field.
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5+ years of Product Management experience within a manufacturing environment.
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Proven success managing products through the full product lifecycle.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing.
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Strong analytical skills with experience using sales, margin, and market data to drive business decisions.
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Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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2+ years experience managing industrial, commercial, or durable goods products.
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Experience with custom product development or engineered-to-order products is a HUGE plus.
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Ability to be onsite at least three days a week
Key Details
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This position pays a base salary of $90k-$100k dependent upon experience.
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Eligible for 10% annual bonus
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Benefits: offers a full suite of benefits including (but not limited to) medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k, and PTO.
If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply today!
Missy Stella
Sr. Marketing Recruiter
#LI-MS12
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.