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Job Description
Product Manager, Outdoor Tools Take Ownership. Drive Innovation. See Your Work on Store Shelves Nationwide •If your background is in software, finance, or digital platforms — this is not the right fit. We're building tools you can touch.•Chapin International is the #1 manufacturer of sprayers, spreaders, and watering tools — durable, physical products used by homeowners and professionals alike. Our items sit on shelves across North America, in retailers like The Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and Tractor Supply. We're looking for a motivated Product Manager with proven experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) — someone who understands how physical products are designed, manufactured, priced, and sold through retail, distribution and e-commerce channels.
What You'll Do:
Manage & grow assigned product categories . Own physical products through their entire lifecycle: concept, costing, development, packaging, and go-to-market. Lead new product initiatives. Work closely with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to bring physical goods from sketches to prototypes to store shelves. Drive growth through all channels. Build launch plans, merchandising tools, and promotional strategies that resonate across all channels. Create 3-year product plans based on VOC, cost modeling, margin analysis, and category insights. Be hands-on. Participate in VOC visits, field testing, and product reviews. Work side-by-side with cross-functional teams on-site — this is not a remote strategy role. Support channel execution. Collaborate with the team to develop sell sheets, product content, pricing structures, packaging, and training materials.
What You Bring:
4-year degree required (Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field); MBA a plus 3+ years managing physical products in a CPG, hardware, or manufacturing environment Experience working with large national retailers (Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, etc.) Deep familiarity with BOMs, costing, pricing, and supply chain constraints Proven track record launching products into brick-and-mortar, distribution and e-commerce channels Comfortable using Excel, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and managing multiple projects simultaneously Willingness to travel (~15%) to retailers, tradeshows, job sites, and factories Hybrid office schedule is a possibility, for the right candidate
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Batavia, NY 14020 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Batavia, NY 14020: Relocate before starting work (Required)
