<p>The Director, Product Management - Multi-Room Audio and Streaming will report to the Sr. Director of Product Management for the Exclusive Brands Team, serving as a product and subject matter expert. The position will be responsible for developing and executing product and business strategies that drive market growth while achieving top lines sales. Acting as a Brand Champion the role requires a strong ability to identify market opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, build business cases, and execute initiatives that enhance profitability and optimize the category's performance. This role will develop strategic, data-driven roadmaps that address customer needs, align with business priorities and drive revenue growth.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <ul> <li>Accountable for delivering exclusive brands top line sales and gross margin </li><li>Develop and execute market-driven strategies to optimize category performance and profitability across both exclusive brands and 3P </li><li>Accountable for various methods of increasing unique buying partners </li><li>Identify and unite new opportunities for strategic relationships to drive category growth </li><li>Act as a subject matter expert and brand champion, ensuring category leadership in the marketplace. </li><li>Develop category road maps by identifying key market trends, customer pain points, and competitive gaps </li><li>Lead business case development, securing internal buy-in and funding for new initiatives. </li><li>Present strategy recommendations and investment proposals to senior leadership </li><li>Execute details of existing and new projects </li><li>Consistent engagement with customers directly via meetings, tradeshows, and sales visits to gather insights and refine strategies </li><li>Drive strategic planning sessions, set measurable objectives, and track performance outcomes. </li><li>In-depth knowledge of competitive dynamics, and develop understanding of how to create differentiation and win in the marketplace </li><li>Lead and drive corporate initiatives to increase profitability of the category (brand consolidation, SKU rationalization, pricing strategies, supplier changes, etc.) </li><li>Lead cross-functional teams with humility </li></ul> <p>You Must Have</p> <ul> <li>10+ Years Product Management experience </li><li>Proven track record of launching a new initiative, service, or product </li><li>Experience building internal and external relationships </li><li>Adept at pioneering new initiatives that require a new customer journey </li><li>Demonstrated success in market research, competitive analysis, and strategic business planning. </li><li>Experience developing and executing marketing programs </li><li>Experience reducing cost and improving operational efficiencies </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>10+ Years' experience in relevant product category or brand management </li><li>Previous experience in category or brand management </li><li>Proficiency in Power BI or similar analytical tools </li></ul>