Carolina Biological Supply Co Corp

Product Manager, DL

Carolina Biological Supply Co Corp Burlington, North Carolina, United States

Education Management · 201-500 employees

5 d ago
product-manager Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Product Manager will own the roadmap and lifecycle for Distance Learning physical kits, including pricing, margin targets, and go-to-market planning. They will serve as the primary intake point for field product requests and collaborate with operations to ensure successful product launches.

What they look for

Product management Roadmap development Lifecycle management Pricing strategy Margin analysis Market analysis Competitive positioning Project management Financial analysis Stakeholder management Go-to-market strategy Demand forecasting Product launch Communication skills Analytical skills

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in product management, preferably with physical products. Strong financial, analytical, and communication skills are required to manage product prioritization and stakeholder relationships.

Full description

OBJECTIVE / PURPOSE

This position requires a product leader who owns the roadmap and lifecycle for Distance Learning (DL) physical kits. The Product Manager sets pricing and margin targets, and plans launch and go-to-market. The role is the single intake point for field product requests and makes the call on prioritization and discontinuation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

  • Own the product roadmap and lifecycle for DL physical kits and courses, from concept and definition through launch, growth, and discontinuation.
  • Define new courses and kits, projected demand, product cost, pricing, and margin.
  • Estimate and suggest pricing to the Senior Manager, DL Operations and Product.
  • Monitor the competitive landscape and define competitive positioning for DL kits and courses.
  • Serve as the intake point for field product requests; evaluate, prioritize, and communicate decisions back to the field.
  • Make product decisions for New Product Portal entries and hand them off to the Operations Specialist, DL for execution; define the product content of each launch checklist.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Manager, DL Operations and Product on demand assumptions and build-and-ship readiness before each launch.
  • Track product performance after launch, including sales, margin, and customer feedback, and use results to update the roadmap.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure kit and course content meets academic and program requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required. Relevant fields include business, marketing, life or health science, or related discipline.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in product management, preferably for physical products, required. Experience with higher education, science lab kits.

Specialized Training/Skills: Project Management training/experience a plus. Strong financial and analytical skills, including pricing, margin, and market analysis. Ability to make and defend prioritization decisions with internal stakeholders and the sales team. Ability to effectively plan, implement, and monitor self-directed and group projects. Must possess good written and oral communication skills.

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