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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.
Pool Corp is the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products, with over 445 sales centers in 12 countries and a team of more than 6,000 employees.
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. 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) & 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 and more
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. This role oversees the product development lifecycle, including market analysis, pricing strategies, promotional plans, training programs, and new product launches. The position requires cross‑functional collaboration across departments and serves as the primary resource for product expertise and industry insights.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the strategic plan for the category and manage the vendor and product portfolio.
Analyze market intelligence and share analysis to understand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Create and manage sample and display programs.
Act as the go‑to resource for product and programs, providing field and product guidance and resolving customer, employee, and vendor conflict.
Serve as the visionary for the category, managing new product introductions, obsolescent inventory management, and collaborating with marketing and other internal departments.
Identify process and product gaps, develop solutions, and create sales tools, MCPL and data management, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
Create training content, ensuring success of factory training events, dealer conferences, and trade shows.
Analyze consumer needs and market trends to identify new product opportunities and prioritize them.
Develop product strategy documents describing business cases, market requirements, pricing, positioning, and marketing strategy.
Assess competitor offerings and activities to identify differentiation opportunities.
Build buy‑in for the product vision through communication and leadership, acting as a product evangelist.
Drive product launches by partnering with Vendors, Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Pricing, and other teams to meet category growth objectives.
Build strong vendor relationships to develop and execute promotional plans and product launches.
Provide market intelligence and training to the field to grow revenue, profitability, and market share.
Provide direction to Sourcing on price targets, levels, discounts, costs, and other profit components.
Contribute to annual management strategy discussions focused on improving sales execution.
Provide leadership and guidance to achieve sales objectives across 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.
Highly effective cross‑functional team management.
Previous experience delivering finely tuned product marketing strategies.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Proficiency in standard office software: MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
21 years of age or older to apply.
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered safety‑sensitive and may include tasks affecting safety and health.
The annual compensation for this position is $75,000 to $80,000, with possible relocation or cost‑of‑living adjustments. The application window is expected to close after 30 days of posting, but will remain open until filled.
At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, vision care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and education reimbursement programs. Benefits may change; please visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/ for details.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug‑free company and an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company respects diversity and values inclusion, and hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job.
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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.
Pool Corp is the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products, with over 445 sales centers in 12 countries and a team of more than 6,000 employees.
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. 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) & 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 and more
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. This role oversees the product development lifecycle, including market analysis, pricing strategies, promotional plans, training programs, and new product launches. The position requires cross‑functional collaboration across departments and serves as the primary resource for product expertise and industry insights.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the strategic plan for the category and manage the vendor and product portfolio.
Analyze market intelligence and share analysis to understand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Create and manage sample and display programs.
Act as the go‑to resource for product and programs, providing field and product guidance and resolving customer, employee, and vendor conflict.
Serve as the visionary for the category, managing new product introductions, obsolescent inventory management, and collaborating with marketing and other internal departments.
Identify process and product gaps, develop solutions, and create sales tools, MCPL and data management, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
Create training content, ensuring success of factory training events, dealer conferences, and trade shows.
Analyze consumer needs and market trends to identify new product opportunities and prioritize them.
Develop product strategy documents describing business cases, market requirements, pricing, positioning, and marketing strategy.
Assess competitor offerings and activities to identify differentiation opportunities.
Build buy‑in for the product vision through communication and leadership, acting as a product evangelist.
Drive product launches by partnering with Vendors, Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Pricing, and other teams to meet category growth objectives.
Build strong vendor relationships to develop and execute promotional plans and product launches.
Provide market intelligence and training to the field to grow revenue, profitability, and market share.
Provide direction to Sourcing on price targets, levels, discounts, costs, and other profit components.
Contribute to annual management strategy discussions focused on improving sales execution.
Provide leadership and guidance to achieve sales objectives across 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.
Highly effective cross‑functional team management.
Previous experience delivering finely tuned product marketing strategies.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Proficiency in standard office software: MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
21 years of age or older to apply.
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered safety‑sensitive and may include tasks affecting safety and health.
The annual compensation for this position is $75,000 to $80,000, with possible relocation or cost‑of‑living adjustments. The application window is expected to close after 30 days of posting, but will remain open until filled.
At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, vision care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and education reimbursement programs. Benefits may change; please visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/ for details.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug‑free company and an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company respects diversity and values inclusion, and hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job.
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