Sr. Product Manager (HVAC Parts)

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

 

SUPCO (Sealed Unit Parts Co.,Inc.) is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of high-quality innovative products designed for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and appliance parts industries. In business since 1945, they have established themselves as the premiere name in HVAC/R and appliance replacement parts and test instruments. The company was founded by service contractors with the sole purpose of increasing a service professional's productivity. They take pride in supplying the wholesale trade channel and keeping in touch with the changes and developments that will dictate the future of the industry.

What Drives Success

Supco is seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our winning team. If you are a highly motivated team player who is interested in an exciting career with a global leading manufacturer then this job is for you! You will be mainly responsible for short and long-term profitable growth of the category.  Supco is committed to providing superior quality and unparalleled dedication to all aspects of our business. We believe every employee contributes to the success and growth of our company. As an employee at Supco, you reap the benefits of being part of an expanding company that still maintains a progressive employee culture and atmosphere.

 

The Sr. Product Manager will be responsible for the strategic development and management of one or more of the organization’s categories.  This role is responsible for the overall success of the P&L of the category and gives focus, urgency, and sharpness to the market presence of the product line.  The product manager will have direct responsibility for product line priorities and be responsible for understanding market segmentation and providing strategic direction.  This individual will work collaboratively with other product managers to lead the overall HVAC Division portfolio for Supco. This person will also work cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing to drive effective launch strategies and penetration of the market. This individual will work closely with other functional disciplines (engineering, finance, operations, and technical services) to define new products needed for capturing market share and consumer awareness. 

 

Job Duties:

Own & drive NPD activities including but not limited to ideation, scope, costing, price positioning, channel strategy, go to market readiness and see through the execution while collaborating with Engineering, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales

Lead strategic product planning, product roadmaps and business plan that supports category growth

Identify key market segments and verticals for additional revenue opportunities and market share gain

Gather VoC intelligence as it relates to current and potential product offering

Conduct extensive market research and competitive analysis to determine emerging trends in the marketplace and identify feature gaps

Assists in packaging and technical document development

Creates and/or collaborates on product content for training sessions with internal and external customers

Exhibits positive energy and acts as a change agent in the organization

Oversee/review annual sales forecast and existing product category inventory as it relates to turns & forecast and provide recommendations for optimal inventory health

Implement and report on key measures of product success to advise product development efforts

Knows and explains product features/benefits, understands/sells the full product line, understands customer's business operations and needs, understands/responds to the competition, applies market knowledge

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, or General Business
• A minimum of 5-7 years in Product management, Marketing, Sales or Engineering
• Prior Project Management experience is a plus
• Prior experience in HVAC, Durable Goods, Building Products, or Construction Industry is strongly preferred
• Experience managing multiple full lifecycle product launches, from ideation through commercial release and end-of-life
• Results driven