Leading road bike, time trial and triathlon bike specialist Cervélo is currently looking for someone to join its dynamic team in the role of Product Manager. With expertise in triathlon specifically required, the Product Manager will contribute to the short and long term product strategy, and execute on Cervélo’s strategic product plan to successfully manage and launch new products.
This role works collaboratively with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain and Marketing to deliver innovative products as well as continuously collects and reports on competitive intelligence.
Reporting to the Vice President of Global Marketing, the Product Manager is responsible for:
- Contributing to the development of the product strategy for Cervélo ensuring it meets the company’s short and long term goals
- Executing on the product strategic plan
- Collecting competitive intelligence and identifying and anticipating future trends, changes in consumer needs, and actions of competitors
- Establishing meetings/forums to proactively solicit feedback from Outside Sales Reps and dealers/distributors as well as other stakeholders
- Providing recommendations for product development and innovation based on research
- Contributing to defining product positioning and mapping the competitive landscape
- Defining, developing and managing product pricing
- Supporting the implementation of regulatory changes including CEN and CPSC requirements
- Building and maintaining strong business relationships with internal and external business partners
- Liaising with Marketing, Engineering and Sales for new product development
- Creating product specs, price points/margins, negotiating with suppliers, defining marketing initiatives, developing owner’s manuals, training the sales force and enforcing a quality assurance environment
- Contributing to and supporting the planning as well as leading the implementation of product launches
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers
- Attending industry events and delivering presentations as required
For this position Cervélo requires:
- University degree in Engineering or MBA
- Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Product Manager or Product Marketing Manager
- Five plus years’ experience in the bike market/industry
- Triathlon expertise required; road expertise an asset
- Ability to execute on product vision
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to collect data and analyze trends
- Demonstrated success in defining and launching commercially successful products
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Contract negotiation skills, strategic thinking and strong decision making abilities
- Leadership abilities and strong project management skills
This role involves approximately 30% of travel (valid passport required), as well as weekend and off-hours work. Those interested in applying for this position should forward a resume to: resumes[at]kirwingroup.ca, including the job title in the subject line of the email. Cervélo, an equal opportunities employer, thanks all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
