Product Manager

About Us

​​​​​​As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Product Manager to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team.

Position highlights include:

• Competitive Compensation with multiple bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & 401k with employer match
• Vacation, Sick, & Paid Holidays

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze market data, including product specific sales, overall sales volume, profitability, demographics, and competitive product releases and pricing strategies for assigned product groups.
• Plan, coordinate and execute market research studies to define current and future product needs.
• Research, develop and present business cases for new products.
• Communicate product features and benefits to US sales team.  
• Manage pricing and promotions and support product marketing for assigned product groups in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for inquiries related to assigned product groups.
• Participate in the development of sales forecasts with sales planning.
• Support relevant trade shows, end-user presentations, and other similar events.

Specifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related product or brand marketing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Business negotiation experience. 
• Collaborative attitude. 
• Market Research coordination experience. 
• Understanding of the US outdoor or indoor power tools markets.   
• Experience writing technical requirements and specifications.  
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook.