Transformco

Product Marketing Manager

Transformco  •  Hoffman Estates, IL (Remote)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Employment Category

Regular, Full-time

Travel Requirements

Moderate (15-30%)

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Writes product feature copy and messaging for the Kenmore and DieHard portfolio across product detail pages (PDPs), retailer touchpoints, and digital merchandising
  • Directs photography, Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI), and video production for product assets, partnering with internal creative, agencies, and production vendors to deliver conversion-ready visuals
  • Coordinates with product managers, licensees, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners to source product images, specifications, manuals, and launch materials
  • Serves as primary liaison between product teams (internal product managers, licensees, OEMs) and the Marketing team
  • Manages ongoing kenmore.com content integrity, product page updates, OEM/licensee product integration, specs and manuals, retailer links, and warranty information
  • Manages customer review management across Amazon, retail.com, and other platforms, monitoring sentiment, responding where appropriate, and synthesizing insights to inform product and content decisions
  • Plans and executes product-led live events including trade shows, product selection, on-site content, product-facing messaging, and post-event evaluation
  • Ensures consistency of product information and messaging across all online and offline channels
  • Evaluates product content performance against conversion, engagement, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); iterates copy, imagery, and content based on performance data
  • Maintains content calendars, asset libraries, and production schedules that support product launches, category updates, and campaign windows


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • 5-10 years of related experience
  • Up to 25% travel
  • 18 years of age or older


REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of product content, copywriting, brand content, or digital merchandising experience in consumer durables, appliances, consumer electronics, or related categories
  • Strong product copywriting skills, ability to translate feature specifications into compelling, benefit-driven consumer-facing copy
  • Proven experience directing photography, Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI), and video production for product content at scale
  • Experience coordinating with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners, licensees, or external vendors to source product images, specifications, and launch materials
  • Experience planning and executing live events or trade shows with a product or content focus
  • Working knowledge of customer review platforms (Amazon, retail.com) and review response/moderation best practices
  • Hands-on experience with content management systems, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Tableau, and product detail page (PDP) optimization
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage concurrent content production across multiple categories
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to product, marketing, licensee, and partner audiences


PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Experience in major appliances (laundry, refrigeration, cooking, dish), automotive batteries, tools, or home improvement
  • Familiarity with Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI), 3D rendering, or motion production workflows
  • Experience working within a licensee-driven or matrix brand model
  • Familiarity with agile, sprint-based, or stage-gate product development processes
  • Experience with major industry trade shows such as Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), International Builders Show, or Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
  • Passion for consumer durables, digital retail innovation, and the intersection of brand and commerce

Job Function

Marketing/Advertising

Years Experience

5 - 10 Years Experience

Country

United States

Location City

HOFFMAN ESTATES

Work-In City

REMOTE

Work-In State

REMOTE

Work-In Postal Code

REMOTE

EEO/EOE Footer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

Posting Tags

#Corporate, #Remote, #SearsRetailStores

Company Brand

Transformco

Additional Compensation Explanation

N/A

Transformco

About Transformco

Transformco is a leading integrated retailer focused on seamlessly connecting the digital and physical shopping experiences to serve its members – wherever, whenever and however they want to shop. Transformco is home to Shop Your Way®, a social shopping platform offering members rewards for shopping at Sears, Kmart and other retail partners. Transformco operates through its subsidiaries with full-line and specialty retail stores across the United States.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates
Year Founded
Unknown
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