Job Description

Bushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable and affordable sports optics products on the market. Our product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit from spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing and birding to stargazing. Indoors, binoculars bring the audience closer to the action in fast-moving sports or the fine arts at theaters and concerts. Bushnell is the most recognized and reputable sports optics brand in the world.

Our Overland Park, KS location is seeking an experienced Product Manager, Reloading & Shooting Accessories to add to our team. The Product Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of product development from concept development to commercialization for our RCBS reloading and Champion brands.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead and manage product category and group of 1 to 4 employees

• Adopt new product development process and implement across product team

• Conduct required research and business analysis

• Analyze consumer insights data to develop category strategies and roadmaps

• Monitor performance/trends of key competitors and retailers

• Develop product specifications /requirements

• Validate with sales and international subsidiaries

• Develop critical path schedules

• Coordinate development/testing with engineering, sourcing and suppliers

• Coordinate development of packaging and other collateral material and Marketing Communications

• Support development of product catalog and marketing materials

• Conduct product workshops at annual sales conference

• Provide ongoing training to customer service and sales staff

• Participate in key account calls

• Create derivatives/SMU’s and “special programs” for key accounts

• Actively participate in key trade shows

• Track/analyze sales and profitability of new and existing products

• Pro-actively manage inventory

• Conduct SKU rationalization exercise annually

• Assist in product forecasting

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years in product development, marketing or related field

• Knowledge of the hunting/shooting outdoor industry

• Organized and detail orientated

• Ability to directly lead, motivate and mentor group of 1 to 4

• Ability to multi-task and think strategically

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, etc.

• Ability to analyze and interpret P.O.S data, sales reports, etc.

• Ability to define problems/opportunities, collect data, establish facts and make valid conclusions/recommendations

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, instruction manuals and sales and marketing materials

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Senior Management, Sales, customers and the general public

• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

At this time, Vista Outdoor is closely monitoring the developments on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 workplace rule regarding COVID-19 vaccination or testing. You will not be asked any questions regarding these items during application.