Description Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings
HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.
Your Impact Starts the Day You Do! What We Need: We are looking for a Product Manager to join HNI Workplace Furnishings supporting our Architectural Products team. The Product Manager is responsible for contributing to the success of Architectural Products by driving results through cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality products to market that meet our customers' needs. This role is responsible for owning the product lifecycle, from inputs on ideation and development to launch and optimization of respective categories.
What You Will Do: - Work closely with cross-functional teams; including product engineering, manufacturing, product data, and sales enablement; to drive new product development from conception through successful launch, ensuring product meets customer requirements and is delivered on time & within budget.
- Drive Voice of Customer, market research & analyze trend data to identify and drive product innovation, product strategy, and address portfolio opportunities.
- Own the lifecycle of a specified product category in accordance with the 3-year product roadmap.
- Execute milestones and deliverables for each stage of the new product development process.
- Define and prioritize new product features based on market research & competitive positioning.
- Plan and execute successful product launches by collaborating with sales enablement, design, and sales teams to provide necessary product details to support their creation of go-to-market strategies.
- Monitor & analyze product sales, profit performance & customer feedback to identify opportunities for product category improvement including cost savings & quality improvement. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement cost & quality opportunities.
- Implement end-of-life product strategies including discontinuation and phase-out processes.
- Provide sales, trade & internal teams with necessary information, training, and product knowledge to support profitable growth.
- Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.
What You Have: - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field required.
- At least 3 years of relevant product management or development experience is required; 4 years of experience and/or experience with architectural walls preferred.
HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Check out our CSR Report here: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives. We value each other's differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit www.HNIbenefits.com. We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more! Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-###-#### or via email at [email protected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).