Description The Product Manager is the champion and primary point of contact for all assigned products, with responsibility for product direction, functionality, competitiveness, and quality. Major task areas include: market analysis; development of objectives and strategies for products or services; and making decisions on functionality, price, promotion, channels, and customer service. The Product Manager constantly collects and synthesizes information, forecasts trends in competition and market conditions, and adapts product strategies and tactical decisions to market changes. The Product Manager coordinates the activities of all departments related to the success of assigned products. The Product Manager is the “non-technical expert” for the assigned product lines. Key Activities/Responsibilities: + Manage complete product life cycle from initial development through obsolescence + Establish product line positioning and pricing. + Define and support all aspects of promotion for assigned products. + Primary point of contact for all assigned products + Report regularly on the status of all activities. + Prepare business plans (AFEs) for new product development activities. + Control gross profits of product line by monitoring cost of goods sold, labor, materials, equipment, and allocations, and coordinate projects established to adjust unsatisfactory variables. + Manage all product List Prices, MAP prices, and promotional prices. Job Requirements: + 4-year degree in marketing, business or engineering. MBA is preferred + Minimum 5 years experience in marketing or sales of technical products (preferably vehicle related). Skills Needed for Success: + Experience with electrical, electronic, or mechanical products is helpful. + Good organizational and project management skills. + Capable of managing multiple projects in a cross-functional team environment. Ability to integrate and lead support for technical product development. + Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills essential. + Strong computer skills, including MS Office + Database management and spreadsheet development are required. + Familiarity with sales/marketing database tools preferable. Salary Range: $77,998 - $111,425 Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of University Park, Illinois. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $112000.00/yr. Strong Stock Options with a lot of growth, 11% bonus which can double to a 22% bonus depending on performance, Strong Work Life Balance: 8-4:30 no OT expected, 1 WFH day per week; Stable and Growing company with large client base providing equipment to CPD, NYPD, LAPD, IL Fire Departments Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in University Park,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.