About Justrite Safety Group
At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.
As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.
The contribution you will bring to this role:
The Product Manager serves a critical and strategic role by driving the execution of key business development, commercial, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and NPI (New Product Introduction) programs in the support of global product management and marketing initiatives for the Industrial Distribution channel and providing Engineered Solutions to our customers. The position will be responsible for market research, pricing evaluation and financial analysis, margin improvement activities, new product development, marketing communication materials development with support from marketing communication team; promotion in print and digital environments; product positioning; brand awareness support.
About the team:
As a member of our Product Management Team, you’ll be at the helm of leading products that set the standard in the safety industry. As an innovator and category captain, Justrite is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, continuously developing products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of safety solutions by working on cutting-edge products that are recognized as leaders in their categories. This role allows you to collaborate with top professionals, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact on the industry, ensuring that Justrite remains at the forefront of safety and protection.
What you will do at Justrite:
- Serve as a subject matter expert for the assigned product portfolio.
- Conduct end-user voice-of-the-customer interviews that generate insights related to critical customer problems worth solving, translating customer critical requirements into product specifications, partnering with Engineering.
- Perform competitive analysis – understand how competitors are positioned and priced in the market, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and determine how to overcome their value proposition and identify and assess new potential market spaces to serve (market sizing, competitive landscape, potential profitability, product solutions, etc.).
- New product development – create a new product roadmap to drive incremental revenue, margin, and share growth; develop the business cases to support investment in new programs; drive NPI projects to meet schedule milestones and tollgates; collaborate with Marketing and Sales on commercialization plans.
- Margin management – develop and manage pricing strategies that enhance margin, and maximize profitability based on the products’ value proposition.
- Merchandising – leveraging voice-of-the-customer insights, generate compelling product value propositions that feed Marketing and Sales campaigns.
- Product VAVE – Identify and drive product enhancements, to support continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Manage the entire product life cycle from inception to sunset.
- Support Sales and participate in key industry events and customer meetings.
- Setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success will be expected.
- Providing regular updates to the management team on product performance will be a key responsibility.
Your skills and expertise:
To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Relevant in Marketing, Engineering or Business Management
- Emphasis on product lifecycle management, new product development and margin management activities.
- Strategic thinker who possess insight to larger business goals and objectives and understand how the role fits into overall strategy.
- Experience working with products where physical characteristics and/or applications are important; ability to understand basic technical literature and drawings.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS Office suite, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoin
- Include speaking in front of an audience and copywriting.
Compensation:
The compensation will be commensurate with experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets. At Justrite, we have an annual evaluation system that supports professional and financial growth based on achieved results and objectives.
Benefits:
Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. We understand the importance of work-life balance, so we offer flexible hours and remote work options, giving you the freedom to manage your time effectively. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.
Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?
As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you’ll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!
