Product Line Manager 1

Product Line Manager 1

Starting Base Salary Range of $85,000-$105,000 (DOE)

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

When Leupold + Stevens states our products are, “Designed, Machined, and Assembled in the USA,” it is largely due to our relentless focus on innovation and quality. This has been at the heart of our Company for over 115 years and provides the foundation for growth. This is a legacy we have the privilege to uphold for future generations.

To that point, we have an exciting opportunity for a Product Line Manager (PLM) who will lead strategic and operational efforts to drive the success of the mount systems and accessories product lines within the company. You will be responsible for the entire life cycle of these products, including market research, product development, marketing strategies, pricing, and lifecycle management. The PLM collaborates closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver products that continue to outperform, out-inspire, and outlast all others in the field.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You’ll Be Doing as a Product Line Manager 1 (mount systems and accessories):

Execute marketing, sales, and product strategies for a specific product category, acting as the product champion from ideation to obsolescence.

• Identifies product and brand trends, risks and opportunities.  Gathers information on product and consumer needs and requirements. Tracks key competitor activities.
• Develops the business case for potential new products.
• Assists in the product planning process; and the development of a 3–5-year brand Product Roadmap.
• Develops product requirements/specifications for assigned products or product categories.
• Makes recommendations on promotions, special make-ups, discounts, rebates, sponsorships, etc. impacting brand persona, sales or contribution margin for assigned product categories.
• Advises on the forecast and inventory position for the product line.
• Identifies specific sales/profitability and other performance targets and strategies; maintains a tracking scorecard.
• Assists in product introduction/launch efforts, including key or strategic accounts, catalog development, training, and trade/consumer shows.
• Provides management with data, analysis, and recommendations to support new product and other strategic initiatives and the budgeting process.
• Recommends enhancements to marketing, advertising and promotional programs to ensure effectiveness, profitability and return on investment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience You’ll Need as a Product Line Manager 1 (mount systems and accessories):

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, advertising or a related field. 3-5+ years progressive experience in the marketing/product line management function of a consumer product company with a global, multi-channel sales environment. Master’s degree preferred.
• Thorough understanding of brand, category, or product line management practices and processes.
• Knowledge of the assigned product category, shooting sports, hunting, firearms, and associated optics applications. Strong analytic, quantitative, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong presentation, communication, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions to achieve outcomes that support business objectives.

Work Environment for a Product Line Manager 1 (mount systems and accessories):

Work is performed in a normal office environment with exposure to the manufacturing environment. 20% travel – based on season.

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold + Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold + Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities. We also post the federally required “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” notice for all employees and applicants. We also post the federally required “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” notice for all employees and applicants.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold + Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold + Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.