Product Development and Marketing Manager

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Purpose of Job

The Manager, Product Development and Marketing will lead the US and International product strategy for Interstate Batteries, driving growth across segments and sales channels in alignment with enterprise business objectives. This role focuses on the development, commercialization and sales execution of Starting, Lighting, and Ignition (SLI) batteries, Lithium batteries, and related accessories. Additionally, this role will drive International growth opportunities through go-to-market and product strategy.

This individual will oversee the end-to-end product development lifecyclefrom concept to go-to-market execution, in addition to being a technical product expert within the Marketing organization. Key responsibilities include identifying market opportunities with competitive and customer insights, building product roadmaps, and enabling sales through strategic product marketing plans. The Manager will lead a team of Product Managers and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Brand, Insights, Procurement, Supply Chain, Domestic / International Sales) and external partners (e.g., Suppliers, Distributors, National Accounts).

Job Components

Product Development :

• Lead product strategy across all battery segments (SLI and Lithium) based on customer needs, market trends, and competitive intelligence in the US and Internationally.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive product roadmaps in collaboration with the Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercialization teams.
• Oversee segment product lifecycles, including investment and disinvestment decisions, based on robust data analysis and key performance metrics.
• Ensure accuracy of product master data across enterprise systems (e.g., SAP), delegating oversight and validation to the product team.
• Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product segment performance and inform strategic decisions for future product launches.
• Partner with the Quality and Procurement teams to define product specifications and ensure supplier qualifications align with technical and commercial standards.

Product Marketing :

Qualifications

Leadership & Team Management

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