Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) - a 2015 spinoff of Alliant Techsystems (ATK) - is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. They serve these markets through their diverse portfolio of over 30 well-recognized brands that provide consumers with a range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products, including sporting ammunition and firearms, outdoor accessories, outdoor sports optics, personal hydration systems, golf rangefinders, stand-up paddle boards, and performance eyewear. Major brands include Federal Premium, Bushnell, CamelBak, Savage Arms, BLACKHAWK!, Final Approach, Uncle Mike's, Alliant Powder, Bolle, Champion Targets, Jimmy Styks and Serengeti among many others. The company serves a broad range of end consumers, including outdoor enthusiasts, hunters and recreational shooters, professional athletes, as well as law enforcement and military professionals.
The Company was born of an innate desire to exceed the lofty expectations of outdoor enthusiasts across the globe. They know what it means to reach for the top, to truly test your mettle, to overcome mental and physical boundaries and thrive in the world outside. The people who lace up every day to work for Vista Outdoor and their many brands understand the trust their customers place in the products they make. They represent the spirit of achievement, a duty to honor and a passion to continually innovate. They tirelessly evolve their products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course, in the wild and on the battlefield. Vista Outdoor is not just a name on the door; they're the people crafting the products that help inspire you to attain the impossible.
Vista Outdoor is headquartered just outside Salt Lake City, Utah and employs over 5,800 people worldwide.
The Position
Our Overland Park, KS location is seeking a Senior Product Manager- Optics to add to our team. The Senior Product Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of product development from concept development to commercialization for our line of Sports Optics.
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
· 5+ 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
· 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, and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please apply online: www.vistaoutdoor.com/careers to Job ID: 30778
Contact:
Chris Carlson / Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Vista Outdoor Inc.
1 Vista Way Anoka, MN 55303
Ph 763-433-1072 / christine.carlson@vistaoutdoor.com
