Manager, Product

Job Title: Product Manager, Private Brands

Job Summary:

As a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager, you will have a key role in the development and launch of new products. Your primary responsibility will be to gather inbound marketing and customer insights, identify segmentations, and conduct competitive analysis to ensure that the new products meet the needs and preferences of musicians and can drive revenue growth and market share.

To be successful in this role, you should have a proven track record in product management, including developing and launching successful products and managing all aspects of the product development process, including budgeting, resource allocation, and project management.

In addition, you should have strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to build a business case that validates the profitability and strategic benefits of new product ideas. I the ideal candidate will posess excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including development partners, marketing teams, and senior leadership.

Overall, this is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Product Manager who is looking to make a significant impact on the Musical Instrument industry. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, preferences, and trends related to the Musical Instrument industry.
• Analyze competitive landscape and market trends to determine strategic opportunities for product development.
• Define product requirements, features, and specifications based on customer and market insights.
• Develop a business case to validate profitability and strategic benefit of the product.
• Work with cross-functional teams to manage product development and ensure that the product is developed according to specifications and on-time.
• Oversee third-party development partners and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Develop and manage product development budgets.
• Develop launch plans and inform marketing strategy to ensure successful product launch.
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement.

• Work with Store Operations team to develop industry leading sales tools, training materials, and sales collateral.

• Additional duties as assigned.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, with a focus on the MI industry.
• Strong understanding of product development, including product design, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Experience in market research, customer segmentation, and competitive analysis.
• Ability to develop business cases and financial models to support product development decisions.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

If you are passionate about music, have a proven track record in product management, and are looking for an exciting opportunity to develop and launch innovative products in the MI industry, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $75,611 - $129,700 annualy depending on background and experience.

This position is eligible to participate in the Guitar Center Company bonus program based on Company performance.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1‐818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to [email protected].

About Guitar Center

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1‐818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to [email protected].