The M. K. Morse Company
Director, Human Resources at The M. K. Morse Company
Purpose:
Own and profitably grow the Commercial product portfolio by setting clear strategy, priorities, and accountability across the product lifecycle, ensuring the right products are developed, launched, priced, and supported to meet revenue, margin, and Operational Excellence goals.
Position summary:
The Commercial Product Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, marketing, and execution of the Commercial product portfolio across the full product lifecycle. This role owns product strategy, portfolio performance, and go-to-market execution to deliver profitable growth aligned with company objectives.
The role creates competitive advantage by translating insights from end users, channel partners, competitive offerings, and market and technology trends into clear product and GTM strategies. The Commercial Product Manager is accountable for product positioning, pricing strategy, launch plans, and marketing programs that enable Commercial sales through distribution.
Working cross-functionally with Project Management, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance, the Commercial Product Manager defines product direction, requirements, and priorities. The role leads new product introductions, product improvements, and portfolio optimization from ideation through commercialization and post‑launch performance review, serving as the subject‑matter expert and internal owner of the Commercial portfolio.
Essential functions - The essential functions of the individual would include those assumed for a product management position and include, but not limited to the following:
Own the commercial product portfolio strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with company growth, revenue and margin objectives
Manage the full product lifecycle (Launch, sustain, improve, rationalize, exit)
Drive portfolio profitability and margin performance
Define, plan & execute marketing and GTM strategies for commercial products
Lead product development & launch in collaboration with R&D, Project Management, Sales, Operations, and Finance
Skills and experience:
Strong business acumen with ability to make data-driven product and portfolio decisions
Minimum 4+ years marketing and product management experience or equivalent
Proven success managing a product portfolio across the full product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and sustainment
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective product, portfolio and marketing strategies
Successful track record of product introduction using Stage Gate or similar development process
Working knowledge of marketing principles, sales processes, and customer insight development
Experience with commercial go-to-market models, including distribution-based sales channels
International product management or marketing experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross functional teams
Solid technical knowledge of cutting tools is preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills with results-oriented mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Customer focused travel 10-15%+.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated, significant experience in cutting tools or related industrial applications
Relocation:
Hybrid option
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development, Marketing, and Product Management
Industries Manufacturing
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Own and profitably grow the Commercial product portfolio by setting clear strategy, priorities, and accountability across the product lifecycle, ensuring the right products are developed, launched, priced, and supported to meet revenue, margin, and Operational Excellence goals.
Position summary:
The Commercial Product Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, marketing, and execution of the Commercial product portfolio across the full product lifecycle. This role owns product strategy, portfolio performance, and go-to-market execution to deliver profitable growth aligned with company objectives.
The role creates competitive advantage by translating insights from end users, channel partners, competitive offerings, and market and technology trends into clear product and GTM strategies. The Commercial Product Manager is accountable for product positioning, pricing strategy, launch plans, and marketing programs that enable Commercial sales through distribution.
Working cross-functionally with Project Management, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance, the Commercial Product Manager defines product direction, requirements, and priorities. The role leads new product introductions, product improvements, and portfolio optimization from ideation through commercialization and post‑launch performance review, serving as the subject‑matter expert and internal owner of the Commercial portfolio.
Essential functions - The essential functions of the individual would include those assumed for a product management position and include, but not limited to the following:
Own the commercial product portfolio strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with company growth, revenue and margin objectives
Manage the full product lifecycle (Launch, sustain, improve, rationalize, exit)
Drive portfolio profitability and margin performance
Define, plan & execute marketing and GTM strategies for commercial products
Lead product development & launch in collaboration with R&D, Project Management, Sales, Operations, and Finance
Skills and experience:
Strong business acumen with ability to make data-driven product and portfolio decisions
Minimum 4+ years marketing and product management experience or equivalent
Proven success managing a product portfolio across the full product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and sustainment
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective product, portfolio and marketing strategies
Successful track record of product introduction using Stage Gate or similar development process
Working knowledge of marketing principles, sales processes, and customer insight development
Experience with commercial go-to-market models, including distribution-based sales channels
International product management or marketing experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross functional teams
Solid technical knowledge of cutting tools is preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills with results-oriented mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Customer focused travel 10-15%+.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated, significant experience in cutting tools or related industrial applications
Relocation:
Hybrid option
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development, Marketing, and Product Management
Industries Manufacturing
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