Merchandising Product Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the product portfolio strategy and identify assortment gaps.

• Define the product's path to market, whether to build, manufacture, or source.

• Create and oversee product business cases that include revenue, margin, pricing inputs, and unit economics.

• Manage decisions throughout the product lifecycle, including iteration, repositioning, and sunsetting.

• Specify product requirements, success metrics, and acceptance criteria.

• Collaborate across functions to ensure effective product delivery.

• Act as the internal owner for designated product lines.

• Analyze categories to pinpoint assortment gaps and opportunities for growth.

• Suggest product additions, deletions, and changes in assortment.

• Monitor category performance and refine strategy based on data and insights.

• Develop roadmaps and strategies for category assortment.

• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key vendors and manufacturers.

• Serve as the primary contact for products and assortment with vendors and manufacturers.

• Involve partners early in the product discovery and lifecycle planning phases.

• Integrate partner insights into product and assortment strategy.

• Manage product-level pricing strategy, target margins, and business case assumptions.

• Work closely with the Director of Engineering and sourcing team on domestic sourcing initiatives.

• Significantly influence overseas sourcing efforts led by Engineering.

• Validate pricing and sourcing results against approved business cases.

• Maintain ownership of economic outcomes and strategic alignment.

• Develop merchandising plans that align with category and promotional strategies.

• Ensure consistent product presentation standards across platforms and partner sites.

• Provide support for sales and line review activities as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in Product Management with exposure to merchandising.

• Previous experience in energy efficiency products or utility energy efficiency programs is highly preferred.

• Prior experience with hardware is strongly desired.

• Solid understanding of Product Management fundamentals with comprehensive lifecycle ownership.

• Proven track record in managing product economics and developing business cases.

• Extensive expertise in merchandising and category management.

• Experience collaborating with vendors and manufacturers.

• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Reliable transportation is required.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Engaging and collaborative team environment.