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Product Manager - Retail

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC Appleton, WI

Appleton, WI

1mo ago Closed

Full time Marketing Customer Experience Product Development

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 30, 2026).

Job Description

Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, this on-site Product Manager - Retail role oversees the full lifecycle of welding solutions sold through retail and e-commerce channels. The position drives growth by fostering retailer partnerships and leading cross-functional efforts across product, sales, and marketing. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ product management experience are required.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct market research to define market size, growth, and trends, including pricing, competitive dynamics, and opportunities.
Gather and synthesize customer insights (VOC) and competitive intelligence through interviews, market analyses, and channel knowledge.
Develop a thorough understanding of the end-user's business and their unmet needs.
Assess customer and market expectations and define a product strategy that aligns with the needs of customers, distributors, sales, and the division.
Contribute to long-range and annual planning processes.
Develop and execute strategic growth plans for assigned product platforms to expand the business.
Improve profitability and drive growth through cost reductions and pricing adjustments, while optimizing the category's value proposition.
Craft clear value propositions for each proposed product along with estimated market potential.
Provide pricing recommendations that position products to win in the market while preserving margins.
Monitor and report on product performance, including sales volume, margins, and market share.
Oversee the successful launch and commercialization of new products.
Apply creative tactics to communicate and promote new products to end users and retailers.
Serve as the liaison between sales, engineering, manufacturing and other division teams to deliver market-leading product solutions.

Requirements

Technical aptitude to understand product capabilities and customer needs.
Analytical ability to diagnose current business issues and end-user needs.
Proven leadership to guide high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from start to finish.
Strong relationship-building skills with employees, distributors, retailers, and key end-users.
Effective presentation and facilitation across audiences with varying technical knowledge.
Collaborative mindset with a positive attitude, motivation, and sound decision-making.
Self-driven and well-organized, with a proactive approach to learning and growth.
Ability to work independently, developing plans with limited supervision.
Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that values entrepreneurial thinking.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Generous retirement benefits including a 401(k) match plus an additional retirement contribution to support long-term planning.
Paid time off with 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time.
Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- plus long-term disability insurance for peace of mind.
Four weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
Tuition reimbursement to invest in ongoing personal and professional development.

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