Senior Product Manager

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Senior Product Manager within our Product Management capability. This position reports to the Vice President, Product Development and Product Management and will work in Elkhart, IN, area.

About The Position

As a Senior Product Manager in our Product Management team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, strategy, and success of our product portfolio. You will be responsible for flawless execution of the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and concept development to launch and ongoing enhancement. This role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex product portfolios. This role ensures that the product categories within assigned scope are optimized so that they meet the ambitions of Dometic, deliver against the financial targets, and create products and concepts for the target customers.

Your Main Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to identify market trends and opportunities.
  
  
  

Product Development:

• Lead cross-functional teams through the product development lifecycle, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery of high-quality products.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to translate market needs into innovative and feasible product solutions.
  
  
  

Portfolio Management:

• Manage a diverse product portfolio, making data-driven decisions to optimize product performance and profitability.
• Define and communicate product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
  
  
  

Go-to-Market Strategy:

• Develop and execute go-to-market plans, including pricing strategies, positioning, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to drive product awareness, demand generation, and customer adoption.
• Works with sales and marketing teams to develop sales tools, including sell sheets, website content, and brochures, to maximize brand exposure and equity.
  
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, engineering, and executive leadership, to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.
• Serves as product specialist who develops and performs training on products.
  
  
  

Performance Analysis:

• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Implement strategies to address challenges and capitalize on market dynamics.
  
  
  

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact
  
  
  

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A suitable background would be a solid experience within product management in an aftermarket product and service company – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager at a senior level, preferably in a consumer goods-oriented industry. Ideal candidate will have direct experience in an aftermarket product and service company.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex product portfolios and driving product innovation.
• Ability to travel extensively, potentially up to 50%.
  
  
  

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Experience in mobile living markets (RVs, marine, etc.) focused on the manufacturing and distribution of aftermarket products. Deep experience with the different aftermarket sales channels is a significant plus.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Technical background or understanding of product development processes is advantageous.
  
  
  

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change, and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic, and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.