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Keltec

Sporting Goods Manufacturing · 57 people

Product Manager

Posted 15 Oct

What’s this role about? The Product Manager oversees the product portfolio to drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This role acts as a central link between departments to lead product development, pricing strategies, and market expansion initiatives.

Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
2-5 years exp
Bachelor degree

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Company

About Keltec KelTec is one of the top firearm manufacturers in the USA, and one of the largest in the world. We specialize in innovative designs and are proud to have pioneered concealed carry handguns in the United States, starting with the P11. Our founder, George Kellgren, established KelTec in 1991 in Cocoa, Florida. Every firearm produced since that day has been designed by George under the guiding principle that these machines should be innovative in their design and exciting to use. His passion for, and dedication to creating innovative firearms enabled him to achieve the American Dream. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE INNOVATIVE, QUALITY FIREARMS TO HELP SECURE YOUR WORLD.

Keltec

WE EXIST FOR THE SECURITY OF YOUR WORLD

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201-500 employees
Sporting Goods Manufacturing
1991
Privately Held

Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritize new products, line extensions, and portfolio improvements using customer needs, market trends, competitive analysis, feasibility, and business impact.
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Sales to develop, launch, and improve products.
  • Develop and validate product cross-references and competitive comparisons to support product positioning, replacement opportunities, and market expansion.
  • Develop pricing strategies, including list and MAP pricing where applicable; partner with Finance and Sales to evaluate costs, margins, profitability, and competitive positioning.
  • Review product-line performance and recommend SKU expansion, consolidation, or discontinuation to improve profitability and operating efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate product taxonomy, classifications, specifications, data sheets, and supporting documentation across company systems.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to validate technical details and improve product-data integrity, accessibility, and reporting accuracy.
  • Serve as a product knowledge resource for Sales and Customer Service, supporting selection, application, specification, cross-reference, and training needs.
  • Provide leadership with recommendations on product strategy, portfolio gaps, market opportunities, and long-term development priorities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification

Management & LeadershipManufacturingSalesEngineeringCustomer Service & Support
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • Three to five years of experience in product management, product development, technical sales, or a related function, preferably involving industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or technical products.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate product data and documentation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with industrial filtration, aftermarket replacement parts, ERP or product information systems, SKU rationalization, product lifecycle management, pricing analysis, technical cross-referencing, competitive analysis, and new product launches.
  • Key Competencies: Strategic thinking and business acumen; product and market knowledge; analytical problem-solving; cross-functional collaboration; data accuracy; continuous improvement; customer and sales support; project management and prioritization.
  • Key Performance Indicators: Revenue and margin growth; portfolio profitability; product-data and documentation accuracy; reduction of obsolete or redundant SKUs; expansion and accuracy of cross-references; timely completion of product initiatives; and effective support of Sales and Customer Service.

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