GT Product Manager

Impassioned by the goal of delivering high-performance products to both the professional athlete and the recreational cyclist, Cycling Sports Group encompasses several powerhouse Cycling brands, including Cannondale, GT, Charge, and Fabric. Cycling Sports Group is proud to present a truly unique and powerful portfolio of cycling brands to the market, continually striving to evolve through the very best products and service available today.

Wilton, CT

Cycling Sports Group

<strong>At Dorel Sports, innovation and product is at the heart of what we do. Every project, every meeting, every moment is an opportunity to create the perfect ride for millions of consumers around the world. From a Sunday family ride to the Tour de France, Dorel Sports employees are helping people find the perfect ride.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Walking the Talk.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Health insurance and a retirement savings plan is just the beginning for our employees. Our culture is as fun and lively as the lifestyle brands we represent.</strong><br /><br /><strong>STAY WELL.</strong> https://www.dorelsports.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p><span style="font-family: calibri;">The Product Manager will assist Senior Product manager to achieve a comprehensive business strategy to achieve sales and growth in the global Sporting Goods and IBD channel. They will be required to execute short- and medium-term goals and strategy for the development of bicycle product to ensure brand vision and corporate objectives are met for our Global GT market. The position will require a unique entrepreneurial aptitude for translating customer needs into desired bicycle product. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;"><br /><br /></span></p>
Responsibilities: </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Create Bill of Materials for each bike model in respective category and deliver to global assembly locations by set deadlines.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Execute direction for the product categories with consideration of customer needs</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Present product vision, features, and functionality to sales and externally to retailers</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Monitor developments in the marketplace: Specifically, bicycle products, related technologies, competition, customers and end-users.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Follow trends in color, graphics and lifestyle of similar product categories (eg winter sports, running sports)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Work closely with graphics department to ensure an appealing graphics package.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Work with factories and component suppliers designing, requesting and evaluating new parts and frame designs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Work with Marketing and Sales to develop sales publications, catalogs, packaging and product launch packages</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Work with demand planning and sales to deliver accurate regional forecasts</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Write competitive analyses as necessary.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Oversight of project deadlines for design, engineering, specification and commercialization of products </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: calibri;">
Requirements: <ul> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">High motivation to work for one of the leading bicycle brands</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, engineering or related field.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Commercial Education with focus on sporting goods industry or bicycle business</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Experience in sporting goods or other bicycle retail environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Knowledge of marketing principles required.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Knowledge of bicycle parts and assembly required.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Knowledge of computers required including knowledge of Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Must be able to work in a team environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">English language skills</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: calibri;">Beneficial Qualifications</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Previous product development experience in the bicycle industry strongly preferred.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Previous experience with sourcing products from Asia.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">Knowledge of various metal manufacturing processes and cost association.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: calibri;">SAP experience</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Physical Demands</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Must be able to lift, carry and move bicycles with assistance up to 50lbs.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Must be able to assemble and disassemble bicycles.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Must be able to maneuver around bicycles and parts.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Must be able to travel throughout Europe and internationally.</span></li> </ul>