Aftermarket Product Manager

This is how you WOW:

• Defines product strategy and roadmaps.  Recommends new products and existing product enhancements and priorities based on market research, industry-specific requirements and new trends.

• Identifies areas for growth and creates strategic product line roadmaps to help drive adoption of the new products that meet customer needs.  

• Plans and manages product launches including creation and/or contribution to launch content.

• Analyze competition and recommend product(s) to fill gaps in current product offering and improve our competitive position.

• Manage all phases of assigned projects, from kick-off to implementation.

• Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.

• Coordinates and develops marketing, sales, and financial plans for the product line.

• Provides financial and technical justification for product selection and definition.

• Reviews progress continually through product life cycle to ensure attainment of objectives.

• Serve as the primary product contact for distributor technical and commercial inquiries, synthesizing this feedback into actionable product improvements and future accessory development.

• Actively pursue marketing / product intelligence through continuous dealer, sales and customer contact.

• Conduct deep dives into pressure washer technology trends, competitive accessory offerings, and common product needs to maintain a robust and competitive product line.

• Design and execute targeted distributor sales programs (e.g., seasonal specials, volume discounts, introductory bundles for new accessories) to drive sell-through and increase market share.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Bachelor's degree is required (MBA preferred)

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Parts Management, or Sales/Marketing within an industrial or technical B2B environment.

• Industry Knowledge: Strong foundational technical knowledge of pressure washer systems and their core components is a significant advantage.

• Have a broad knowledge of business to understand KNA’s business objectives, marketing strategy, brand strategy, and distribution channels.  

• Possess a strong working knowledge of marketing, cost accounting, finance, supply chain management, and vendor relation management.

• Develop a clear understanding of KNA's vision and the role various brands play within its structure.  

• Ecommerce Distribution background preferred

• Possess the ability to create brand vision, mission, objectives, strategies, and tactics to develop effective product plans to support KNA’s Business Plan.

• Must have the ability to work with cross-functional teams as a facilitator.  Set high standards and expectations and lead by example.  

• Meet or exceed agreed-upon objectives and goals.

• Must have working knowledge of Google Docs. SAP experience is a significant advantage.

• Must have strong presentation skills.

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

• Paid Holidays (11 per year)

• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees

• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans

• Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with arms and hands.

• Standing for 8 hours and frequent walking required.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to airborne particles. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, proper protective equipment is required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran