Product Manager

Title: Product ManagerLocation: Naperville, ILHire Type: Direct hireCompensation: $100-120kBonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Annual Bonus potentialBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401kMust have Skill Set:4+ years of Product Management experience focused on product development, innovation, or strategyExperience with competitive research, product gap analysis, and market analysisExperience managing a broad product portfolio within a manufacturing or retail environmentStrong analytical and cross-functional communication skillsOverview:We are seeking a strategic Product Manager to support the development, improvement, and positioning of a broad portfolio of durable products used across commercial, facility, and industrial environments. This role will focus on identifying product gaps, researching competitors, analyzing product data, and using market insights to drive internal product strategy.The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple products or product categories within a manufacturing or retail environment and is comfortable making data-driven recommendations that can be applied across a broad customer base. Experience with durable, rugged, or industrial products is highly preferred.Job Duties: Lead product innovation initiatives by identifying market and product gaps.Research competitor products, features, pricing, and positioning to identify opportunities for improvement.Analyze product data and market insights to support product strategy and decision-making.Develop recommendations for product enhancements, new products, and portfolio improvements.Drive product decisions based on market and business insights rather than solely responding to individual customer requests.Ensure product strategies and improvements can be effectively scaled across the broader customer base.Partner with internal teams to communicate product recommendations and support execution.Monitor the overall product portfolio and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Support the development and expansion of a diverse portfolio of durable products.Qualifications: 4+ years of Product Management experience with responsibility for product strategy, innovation, development, or portfolio management.Experience conducting competitive research and product gap analysis.Background in retail manufacturing, consumer products, industrial products, or a similar multi-product environment.Experience managing or supporting a broad product portfolio rather than a limited number of individual products.Background with durable, rugged, industrial, facility, cleaning, tooling, or similar products is strongly preferred.Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn product and market data into actionable recommendations.Comfortable influencing internal stakeholders and working cross-functionally.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated career stability and consistent tenure in previous positions.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.