Category Product Manager

VoiceComm is looking to grow and expand the Product Management Department. We are looking for an experienced Product Manager with expert knowledge of the Cell Phone Accessory Business.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Product Management, the Category Product Manager will play a critical role in VoiceComm’s success by nurturing strong, long-lasting relationships with consumer-recognized tech accessory brands to support sales growth. The successful candidate will work with external vendor partners to develop and maintain an industry-leading portfolio of tech products and services. The Category Product Manager will work cross-functionally, with sales, marketing, and supply chain to ensure speed to market for new product launches and promptly respond to product inquiries. If you love working with products and people, apply today!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Engage with vendor partners daily via phone and video calls to develop and maintain mutually-beneficial relationships

• Present product information and opportunities externally to customers and buyers along with internal communication to Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain, including but not limited to Roadmap, Pricing, Programs and Promotions

• Collect product setup information and recommend portfolio additions to drive revenue growth and margin improvement

• Project manage new device launches: Research and maintain a comprehensive device roadmap across all channels, work with cross-functional teams to ensure milestones are met for launches

• Stay up-to-date on market trends and technology.

• Research competition and recommend pricing strategies

• Maintain knowledge of vendor contractual terms and ensure vendor compliance

• Schedule and coordinate vendor trainings and visits

• Participate in account planning and opportunity funnel management with Sales, Customers and Vendor partners

• Conduct business reviews with vendor partners and recommend improvements

• Manage process for new product and new vendor partner launches pertaining to assign categories and vendor partners

• Work with Sales and Supply Chain on forecasting for device launches

• Manage exit strategies for unsuccessful brands

• Manage against budget and track to performance goals

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external teams

• Results-oriented, highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks on numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Strong planning capability and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively across teams

• Strong Networking and Relationship-building skills – internal and external

• Self-motivated, with ability to work independently

• Highly adaptable to address and problem-solve unexpected questions/issues

• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and eagerness to learn

• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Basic Knowledge of Google Workspace

• Ability to Travel to attend customer meetings, events and tradeshows

Education and Experience

• 2-3 years of product management experience required (familiarity with Distribution and Retail industries is preferred with familiarity of Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain departments is a plus)

• BS or BA degree preferred, but not required with appropriate experience level

Salary: Base of $80,000-$85,000 plus Bonus Opportunity!