Product Manager

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Reporting to the Apex SBU Lead, the Product Manager will play a key role in supporting the strategic growth and execution of the Apex Bit Sockets and Universal Joints product portfolio. This position is responsible for gathering and analyzing market intelligence, synthesizing customer feedback, supporting product planning, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure the successful development and commercialization of new and existing products.

The Product Manager will contribute to building the Apex brand as a leader in industrial fastening solutions by helping prioritize the right products, uncover market opportunities, and support go-to-market efforts. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of a high-performing team working across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial assembly.

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The Build (Responsibilities)

• Support the execution of the strategic product roadmap for Apex Bit Sockets and Universal Joints in alignment with business goals.
• Assist with competitive analysis, pricing research, and market data collection to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with the SBU Lead and cross-functional teams (R&D, sales, marketing, operations) to help define product requirements, specifications, and launch plans.
• Support various strategic projects and initiatives to grow the product line.
• Conduct business and data analysis to support key initiatives for marketing and sales strategies, including implementation activities required to support and grow key accounts.
• Work closely with the sales team to customize programs to meet the needs of key customers.
• Serve as Brand Ambassador, upholding brand vision in products, packaging, presentations, and advertising. Attend trade shows and provide training support as a subject matter expert on product presentations.
• Maintain correct product portfolio information for use in catalogue production and the website. Initiate required bill-of-materials changes, product discontinuities, packaging upgrades/modifications, including executing new packaging.
• Oversee product specification changes, deviations, and responses to Critical to Quality attributes as defined by product category responsibilities.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing preferred, may consider 2-3 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• One to three years of marketing experience in a channel or product role preferred.
• Understanding of Marketing Principles (Product, Packaging, Price, Positioning, Point of Sale and Promotion).
• Prior experience working on a cross functional team preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and keep work moving on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced communication skills – written verbal and electronic (Microsoft Suite, SAP, Tableau).
• Strong analytical skills – proficient use of data to support decision making and solve problems.