Product Manager (Multiple Positions)

Posted by Nightforce Optics on 07/14/2022

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Hunting/Shooting

Job Categories: Design - Apparel, Design - Engineer, Management - Product -Brand, Marketing & Digital Marketing, Product Analyst

Company Type: Accessories, HardGoods/Equipment

State: ID

City: Orofino or Meridian

Country: United States

Required Experience:

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

We are Nightforce Optics

RUGGED. RELIABLE. REPEATABLE.™

Nightforce Optics is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics products, including riflescopes, spotting scopes, and accessories. Known for its rugged products designed for use in punishing conditions, Nightforce is the industry benchmark for high-quality, high-performance products. Nightforce Optics, Inc., was established in 1992 with one goal in mind: to build the finest riflescopes on the market. The same qualities that have made Nightforce the choice of professionals have now created a dedicated following among hunters and serious shooters.

We want you to become part of our story!

Here at Nightforce, we have a big vision and that calls for a big job. We are growing and looking for two Product Managers and an Associate Product Manager to join our innovative Marketing and Product Management team. We are searching for a person who is a strategic thinker, has a passion for products, and is a collaborative leader. This role reports to the Director of Marketing and Product Management and is responsible for managing the direction, market presence, and lifecycle of Nightforce products including ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. These positions are vital to the ongoing growth and operational success of Nightforce.

What You'll Be Doing: Essential Job Duties

• Evaluate market conditions and current product performance to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to their business area and adjust accordingly.
• Gather consumer need gaps and product lifecycle management needs and turn them into defined projects, with competitive features and pricing, within the New Product Development Process. This includes making day-to-day development decisions with the Engineering team.
• Listens objectively while gathering information to pinpoint consumer and market needs. Develops portfolio plans and product roadmaps accordingly.
• Works in conjunction with the other Product Managers and Executive Team in prioritizing product development projects to drive the most impact for the company
• Manages product development and launch timelines; develops launch plans; provides accurate information to Marketing and Sales for proper launch strategies
• Maintains a database of market research to include competitive analysis, market sizing estimates, and consumer preference trend data.

What we need from you: Required Minimum Qualifications

• All positions require an earned bachelor's degree in marketing, business, engineering, or related field.
• Candidates for the Associate Product Manager - Accessories and Apparel must demonstrate 2 years of experience in strategic marketing or product management role. Demonstrated experience analyzing product and portfolio level profitability, promotional profit/loss scenarios, and growth modeling. Location: Orofino, ID or Meridian, ID
• Candidates for the Product Manager - Other Optics must demonstrate 5 years of experience in strategic marketing or product management role. Demonstrated experience analyzing product and portfolio level profitability for new product categories. Experience bringing novel or emerging technology from concept to product launch is needed, as well as the ability to articulate the Nightforce Brand and explain the line structure and positioning of Nightforce products. Location: Orofino, ID or Meridian, ID
• Candidates for Product Manager - Riflescopes must demonstrate 5 years of experience in strategic marketing or product management role. Demonstrated experience analyzing product and portfolio level profitability, promotional profit/loss scenarios, and growth modeling. The candidate must have experience in the hunting, shooting, and outdoor industry with the ability to articulate the Nightforce Brand and explain the line structure and positioning of Nightforce products. Location: Orofino, ID

What Sets Us Apart?

• 100% paid benefits for the employee including: medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, AFLAC, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off Package - 60 hours your first year and increases year after year
• 10-13 paid holidays per year
• Matching 401k after one year of employment
• 4-day work week, who doesn't like 3-day weekends?
• Pride in our product
• Employee discount on scopes and Nightforce apparel

Additional Need to Know Information:

• Compensation: Pay will be dependent upon each position and will be based on relevant education and experience
• Travel: This position could travel up to 25% of the time
• Application Instructions: Please visit Nightforce Optics career page to apply (https://nightforceoptics.applicantpro.com/jobs/)

 

Note: All job offers are contingent on passing pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen and criminal background check. Applicants must also be a "US Person" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Nightforce Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.

 

About Nightforce Optics

Nightforce Optics is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics products, including riflescopes, spotting scopes and accessories. Known for its rugged products designed for use in punishing conditions, Nightforce is the industry benchmark for high-quality, high-performance products. Nightforce Optics, Inc., was established in 1992 with one goal in mind: to build the finest riflescopes on the market. The same qualities that have made Nightforce the choice of professionals have now created a dedicated following among hunters and serious shooters.