**Overview:**
Join Life Fitness / Hammer Strength as a driven and analytical Associate Product Manager and put yourself at the heart of innovation. You will manage a dynamic, high-mix portfolio that defines strength and functional training, spanning products such as dumbbells, Olympic bars, bumpers, kettlebells, sleds, plyo boxes, slam balls, and a wide array of other equipment. **Responsibilities:**
• Assist the Product Director by contributing to the product vision and strategic roadmap for the accessories category, ensuring alignment with company goals, market trends, and customer needs
• Conduct continuous market research, competitive analysis, and trend-spotting to identify new product opportunities and customer pain points
• Translate user needs into clear product requirements and user stories for the development team
• Collaborate with marketing to develop compelling product positioning, messaging, and launch plans
• Partner with the sales and e-commerce teams to create strategies that drive volume
• Work closely with the Sourcing team to identify, qualify, and manage factory partners
• Utilize tools like Microsoft Power BI to analyze sales data, financials, and other key performance indicators
• *Qualifications:**
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience
• 2-5 years of experience in product management, product development, category management, or a similar role
• Proven ability to analyze business metrics and financial data to drive decision-making
• Excellent project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Willingness to travel 5-10% (mostly domestic, occasionally international)
• *Benefits:**
• Competitive salary range: $68,600 - $97,600 annually
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including:
+ 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Parental, medical, and military leaves of absence
+ Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
+ Paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually
+ Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
+ Company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability
+ Health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
+ Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
+ Hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions