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Above Ground Pool Product Manager
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POOLCORP .
Location: Remote within the U.S.
Pay: $75,000 – $80,000 plus annual bonus opportunities, company vehicle, benefits and more.
Why join POOLCORP? POOLCORP is the world’s leading distributor of outdoor living products with over 6,000 employees across 445 sales centers in 12 countries. We value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation and foster a family‑oriented culture.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage with flexible spending accounts and wellness programs
401(k) with generous company match
13 days of paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays (PTO increases with tenure)
100% employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Fully funded tuition education programs
Bonus programs including employee recognition, referrals, summer madness and annual performance
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee discounts
Job Summary The Above Ground Pool Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic plans for product categories, managing vendor relationships, and driving innovation to achieve growth and profitability. The role oversees the product development lifecycle, including market analysis, pricing strategies, promotional plans, training programs, and new product launches.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the strategic plan for the category and manage the vendor and product portfolio
Create and manage sample and display programs
Act as the go‑to resource for product and programs, providing field and product guidance; manage customer, employee, and vendor conflict resolution
Serve as the visionary for the category, manage new product introductions, obsolescent inventory management, and collaborate with marketing and other departments to ensure alignment with strategy and timeline
Identify process and product gaps and devise solutions; develop and maintain sales tools, forecasting, and KPIs
Create training content and ensure success of factory training events, dealer conferences, and trade shows
Analyze consumer needs and current market trends to determine new product opportunities and prioritize according to business strategy
Develop product strategy documents (market requirements, pricing & positioning, marketing strategy)
Assess competitor private label offerings and seek opportunities for differentiation
Communicate product vision internally and externally, building awareness and understanding
Lead product launches by partnering with vendors, sales, marketing, sourcing, pricing, and other teams to meet category growth objectives
Build solid vendor relationships to develop and execute promotional plans and product launches
Serve as the subject matter expert for products, solutions, and suppliers, providing training and market intelligence to the field
Provide direction to sourcing on price target, levels, discounts and costs to maximize profitability while growing share
Contribute to annual management strategy discussions focused on improving sales execution and other actions to grow category share and gross margin
Provide leadership, expertise and guidance to achieve sales objectives and plans at all levels
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Experience in the pool industry is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
5+ years of experience in product development and management
Expertise with successful product launches preferred
Significant experience in a dynamic product management role in consumer or industrial products
Proven experience overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle including innovation assessment, competitive analysis, ROI, pricing, product launch, and promotional plans
Highly effective cross‑functional team management
Experience delivering finely tuned product marketing strategies
Exceptional writing, editing, presentation and public speaking skills
Proficient with standard office software (MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Valid driver’s license with no more than two violations within three years
21 years of age or older
EEO Statement POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug‑free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company values diversity and strives for an inclusive workplace. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on qualifications required for the job.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Product Management and Marketing
Industries Wholesale
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Above Ground Pool Product Manager
role at
POOLCORP .
Location: Remote within the U.S.
Pay: $75,000 – $80,000 plus annual bonus opportunities, company vehicle, benefits and more.
Why join POOLCORP? POOLCORP is the world’s leading distributor of outdoor living products with over 6,000 employees across 445 sales centers in 12 countries. We value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation and foster a family‑oriented culture.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage with flexible spending accounts and wellness programs
401(k) with generous company match
13 days of paid time off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays (PTO increases with tenure)
100% employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Fully funded tuition education programs
Bonus programs including employee recognition, referrals, summer madness and annual performance
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee discounts
Job Summary The Above Ground Pool Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic plans for product categories, managing vendor relationships, and driving innovation to achieve growth and profitability. The role oversees the product development lifecycle, including market analysis, pricing strategies, promotional plans, training programs, and new product launches.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the strategic plan for the category and manage the vendor and product portfolio
Create and manage sample and display programs
Act as the go‑to resource for product and programs, providing field and product guidance; manage customer, employee, and vendor conflict resolution
Serve as the visionary for the category, manage new product introductions, obsolescent inventory management, and collaborate with marketing and other departments to ensure alignment with strategy and timeline
Identify process and product gaps and devise solutions; develop and maintain sales tools, forecasting, and KPIs
Create training content and ensure success of factory training events, dealer conferences, and trade shows
Analyze consumer needs and current market trends to determine new product opportunities and prioritize according to business strategy
Develop product strategy documents (market requirements, pricing & positioning, marketing strategy)
Assess competitor private label offerings and seek opportunities for differentiation
Communicate product vision internally and externally, building awareness and understanding
Lead product launches by partnering with vendors, sales, marketing, sourcing, pricing, and other teams to meet category growth objectives
Build solid vendor relationships to develop and execute promotional plans and product launches
Serve as the subject matter expert for products, solutions, and suppliers, providing training and market intelligence to the field
Provide direction to sourcing on price target, levels, discounts and costs to maximize profitability while growing share
Contribute to annual management strategy discussions focused on improving sales execution and other actions to grow category share and gross margin
Provide leadership, expertise and guidance to achieve sales objectives and plans at all levels
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Experience in the pool industry is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
5+ years of experience in product development and management
Expertise with successful product launches preferred
Significant experience in a dynamic product management role in consumer or industrial products
Proven experience overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle including innovation assessment, competitive analysis, ROI, pricing, product launch, and promotional plans
Highly effective cross‑functional team management
Experience delivering finely tuned product marketing strategies
Exceptional writing, editing, presentation and public speaking skills
Proficient with standard office software (MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Valid driver’s license with no more than two violations within three years
21 years of age or older
EEO Statement POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug‑free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company values diversity and strives for an inclusive workplace. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on qualifications required for the job.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Product Management and Marketing
Industries Wholesale
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