Associate Product Manager

CHERVON NORTH AMERICA INC offers a hybrid work environment in Naperville, IL, with a modern headquarters that is one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility. You’ll also have access to core benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, and a generous 401(k) match. The company supports flexibility with an open PTO program and a travel schedule of approximately 25%, including some international opportunities.

What you’ll work on

As an Associate Product Manager – Tree & Shrub Care, you’ll develop and steward a portion of Chervon North America’s chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and pruning equipment portfolio. The role centers on partnering across teams and geographies to turn customer needs into validated concepts, business cases, and product launches that succeed through the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Build a market-informed portfolio strategy and roadmap that connects end users to the products the business delivers
• Act as the conduit between user and consumer insights and the Product Solutions Group (R&D, China Product Management) to specify and maintain a steady pipeline of new products
• Shape a market-leading user experience by running research and collaborating with industrial design teams to define users’ desired outcomes and use cases
• Work cross-functionally to define and deliver customer experience and value end-to-end
• Manage the portfolio for competitiveness, value, and efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, UX design/research, business, or marketing (with specialization in product management), or a related field
• 2 to 4 years of experience in product management, UX design, market research, or similar work
• Experience in roles involving defining, validating, launching, or managing products
• International cross-team collaboration experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to effectively demonstrate and use outdoor power equipment or power tools with confidence

How you’ll lead

This is an individual contributor role. However, effectively leading teams without direct reports is a skill expected to be developed through the work.

Work environment

The role operates across professional office, retail, and outdoor environments, as well as virtually. Expect to work 3 to 5 days per week in the office and 0 to 2 days per week virtually when not traveling.