Product Manager

Jasco is looking for a qualified and experienced Product Manager who develops specific products and manages product lines from conception through product end of life. Duties include:

• Presents product and merchandising strategies.
• Assists sales and marketing departments in presentation materials, related marketing, including online, product packaging, and owners' manuals.
• Working and communicating cross-functionally across other departments.
• Performs market research, factory sourcing, product evaluation, initial order placement, and follow-up. Travels to Asia a minimum of one to three times per year.
• Communicates as needed with various suppliers.
• Develops product and merchandising strategies, competitive analysis, and supporting marketing materials.
• Assists Sales Force in presentation and implementation of the plan to Jasco accounts.
• Provides training and technical support to Sales Staff, Representatives, Customer Service, Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Purchasing.
• Ensures the quality of product testing, lab testing, evaluation/comparison of current, new, and competitors' products, negotiation of defective products, and hold harmless agreements.
• Participates in U.S. trade shows as needed.
• Travel to Asia is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.