Sr Product Manager, Styling Space

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Are you a passionate product management leader looking to grow your career developing a team and creating iconic products? Are you looking to drive transformation and growth? Look no further.

Kohler Co. is looking for an experienced people leader in product management as a Sr Product Manager – Styling Space that will guide the vision and strategy across multiple product lines in our North America Styling Space business.The Sr Product Manager will serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams that develop innovative and trend-right products for the wholesale and ecommerce channels based on your strategic guidance.

This role will lead a team of product management professionals responsible for new product development strategy and execution, voice of the customer, innovation, and category performance. You will be joining a strong global brand committed to living on the leading edge in design and technology of product and process.

The ideal candidate will exhibit competencies in the following areas:

Product Vision and Strategy

• Track record of success with product creation with market and consumer fit
• Displays strategic thought leadership by crafting compelling strategies for growth
• Exceptional executive storytelling & communication skills
  
  
  

Dynamic People Leader & Thought Partner

• Builds collaborative partnerships with cross-functional and global team members to successfully develop and launch new products
• Coach and develop a high-performing product management team
• Set strong example through work product, energy, attitude to inspire the people around you
• Displays bias to action to coach and implement new solutions
  
  
  

Innovation & Value Creation

• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated competency in consumer and trend insights to inform product line strategies.
• Passion for innovation and operational excellence to improve teams and businesses.
  
  
  

Product Development

• Fundamental understanding in new product development, manufacturing, forecasting, and production planning for durable goods
  
  
  

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead a product management professional to deliver category strategy & business objectives
• Partner with new product development teams & Channel Managers to develop and execute cross-category strategies based on business objectives.
• Manage priorities and resources across product categories
• Deliver business objectives for the category including New Product Vitality, Sales Growth, Market Share, and Operating Margin
• Leverage analysis and insights to drive decision making of new product scopes and business strategies
• Develop a complete understanding of the customer and competitive landscape including innovation, products, pricing, trends
• Create and lead engaging presentations to all levels internal and external that clearly articulate product value, business strategies, data and insights and other information
• Collaborate with the sales & channel leaders to build insights and other requests to drive business growth
• Develop relationships with customers, sales, new product development, and other stakeholders that can contribute to the development of new product and business ideas
  
  
  

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (business, marketing, finance or engineering preferred). MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5-years of experience in product management or combination of experience in adjacent functions (Innovation, Trends, Strategy, channel, etc)
• Proven ability to establish and execute a multi-year product strategy & vision
• Hands-on, detail oriented, energetic, and results-driven
• Travel to trade shows, manufacturing plants, and customers as needed, approximately 25%.
• Hybrid work mode 3 days/week in Kohler, WI
  
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $138,350 - $177,900. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.