Job Description

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Sr. Product Manager, Hydration

The Sr. Product Manager, Hydration is responsible for execution for Global and Regional product strategy focused on Dometic and Igloo branded products, including Drinkware and Jugs. This role is responsible for creating products and concepts to meet the needs of our core consumers and deliver the financial targets of the group. This seasoned individual has an entrepreneurial spirit, able to focus on execution, and thrives in an environment that is fast paced and demands knowledge of all parts of the business. This role is perfect for the outdoors lover- someone who is passionate about the outdoor industry, products, and users. This role reports directly to Director of Product Management, Hydration.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop product strategy, product roadmap, and innovation management including alignment between the Americas and Global group
• Conduct market, industry, and consumer research to identify Mobile Cooling business and market insights/opportunities as well as demographics and trends; develop the strategy for business growth
• Prepare and implement product strategy, product introduction and positioning as part of a comprehensive Go-To-Market strategy.
• Assist in the creation of short, medium, and long-term assortment plans for Mobile Cooling products that support the overall business strategy
• Prepare, coordinate, and implement product launch plans and got to market strategy
• Partner with marketing to Identify and ensure key benefits for each product are accurately portrayed
• Identify product claims, ensure they are included in engineering processes and requirements for testing and substantiation for advertised product claims and comparisons to competition
• Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate between Marketing, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Factory, Legal, and Product Development
• Present new product ideas and concepts to upper management using strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Be trusted liaison with Sales as it relates to products, strategy, and new product plans; prepare training for sales team regarding products, argumentation points, and other relevant sales information
• Monitor competition, market trends, and prepare ideas for future product launches
• Support sales & marketing activities to ensure revenue, profit, and inventory targets are met monthly
• Review demand & supply trend to identify business issues & risks, and escalate as needed for fast problem solving
• Attend tradeshows and other related events to obtain customer and consumer feedback
• Perform other duties as assigned

What do we offer?

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short term & Long-term disability
6. Accidental death insurance
7. Supplemental life insurance
8. Company paid holidays
9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field required; equivalent experience may be substituted
• Minimum seven (7) plus years of experience in product management, product development, and/or consumer research projects required; engineering background is plus
• Experience in coolers, drinkware, outdoor, camping, hardgoods, CPG, etc. industries strongly preferred

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to develop business plans and take full responsibility for success of assigned projects – from inception to completion.
• Ability to work in matrixed global organization with teammates in multiple time zones.
• Possess passion and enthusiasm for improving the outdoor mobile cooling arena
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally as well as be independently motivated and driven with minimal supervision
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, is required
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%

And of course – our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.