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Product Manager - Soft Goods
Department: Soft Goods
Reports to: Director, Product Mangement - Soft Goods
Subordinates: None
FLSA: Exempt
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General Summary
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The Product Manager - Soft Goods is accountable for devising new product strategy, developing the new product roadmap and leading product development teams to successfully deliver new carrying case products on a timely basis and ultimately increase Targus' sales and Market share. Position requires close multi-functional collaboration between Marketing, Sales, Design and Operations.
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Principle Duties and Responsibilities
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- Develop strategic product plans to drive the development of new products and ensure that new product initiatives deliver added value to Targus.
- Lead product development activities on a tactical level and ensure the development of new products for the Soft Goods Group.
- Develop necessary market research plans to ensure that key decisions are based on sound consumer insights and marketplace facts.
- Ensure that the interface between marketing, sales, engineering, operations, the GSG and suppliers and customers is smooth and productive, with the result that new products are introduced on time, on budget, and meet specifications while consumers and customers are completely satisfied with the products offered by Targus.
- Effectively manage soft goods product lifecycles from concept to launch.
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Job Requirements
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- Ability to provide a marketing vision and strategic direction for new soft goods products, and to convert these into effective marketing programs.
- Minimum 5 years experience in marketing brand management, including the successful development and launch of new products.
- Prior experience with Soft Goods products, computer industry related experience preferred.
- BA degree in Marketing, Business or related discipline.
- Ability to excel in a cross functional team environment.
- Proficient computer skills, MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Position will require approximately 20% travel.
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Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Only candidates who possess all of the required skills will be considered. Email (recruiting@targus.com) or fax resume to (714) 237-9271 Attn: Recruiting. Please specify job title of interest in subject line. Applications accepted for current openings only. No phone calls or agencies please. Targus provides a drug free workplace. EOE M/F/D/V
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