• Product Manager

    Aston Carter (University Park, IL)


    Hiring a Product Manager – University Park, IL !

     

    The Product Manager serves as the strategic leader and primary point of contact for assigned product lines, overseeing direction, functionality, competitiveness, and quality. Key responsibilities include conducting market analysis, developing product strategies, and making critical decisions regarding pricing, promotion, distribution channels, and customer service. This role requires continuous synthesis of market intelligence and trend forecasting to adapt strategies in a dynamic environment. The Product Manager collaborates cross-functionally to ensure product success and acts as the non-technical expert for their portfolio.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Manage the full product lifecycle from development to obsolescence.

    + Establish product positioning and pricing strategies.

    + Lead promotional planning and execution for assigned products.

    + Serve as the central contact for all product-related inquiries.

    + Prepare business plans and financial justifications for new product initiatives.

    + Monitor and control gross profit margins through cost analysis and corrective actions.

    + Maintain and manage pricing structures including list, MAP, and promotional pricing.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Engineering; MBA preferred.

    + Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing or sales of technical products (vehicle-related preferred).

    + Strong organizational and project management skills.

    + Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and support technical product development.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database/spreadsheet tools.

    + Experience with electrical, electronic, or mechanical products is a plus.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $112000.00/yr.

     

    Strong Stock Options with a lot of growth, 11% bonus which can double to a 22% bonus depending on performance, Strong Work Life Balance: 8-4:30 no OT expected, 1 WFH day per week; Stable and Growing company with large client base providing equipment to CPD, NYPD, LAPD, IL Fire Departments

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in University Park,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.