Position SummaryThe Product Manager drives product to meet A&K USA's overall strategy and commercial sales goals. This includes negotiating, managing the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, and working with internal and external partners to develop and deliver creative, innovative, and game-changing products that meet revenue targets and exceed quality goals.Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesCreate and Manage Products to Achieve Sales and Margin Goals<ul><li>Lead product research, design, development, and pricing activities to ensure appropriate product quality, positioning, and profitability.</li><li>Negotiate and finalize favorable contracts with Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and vendors, including itemized costs.</li><li>Perform ongoing competitive monitoring and raise issues and recommendations to improve products.</li><li>Review utilization weekly and react quickly if additional inventory is required.</li><li>Obtain additional inventory to meet regional goals.</li><li>Collaborate with the Global Product Team to ensure market representation in all product designs.</li><li>Ensure established product guidelines and standards are met and continue to improve upon A&Ks guests experiences.</li><li>Partner with internal sales trainers to develop and deliver destination knowledge to help increase revenue and sales.</li><li>Propose/advise on new product recommendations and opportunities, utilizing partnerships, DMC and tourism office information, and destination development.</li><li>Offer input and opportunity-based recommendations to drive competitive advantage and guest experience enhancements.</li><li>Ensure products operate within set budgets.</li><li>Develop vendor relationships through communication, site visits, and product immersion trips.</li></ul>Maintain Timely and Accurate Deliverables in accordance with Product Calendar<ul><li>Confirm all product components, required inventory, and supplier/vendor arrangements within the established timeframe.</li><li>Ensure timely delivery of pricing/product information to the Sales and Marketing teams for related marketplace activities.</li><li>Deliver all creative materials in accordance with established handover and proofing timelines.</li><li>Deliver all product costs in accordance with the established pricing timeline, and be prepared to justify related cost rationale including competitive positioning.</li><li>Complete all internal product data files for all products.</li><li>Train and advise all sales staff including Travel Consultants and Sales Directors</li></ul>Ensure Product Quality and Guest Feedback Meet or Exceed Company Goals<ul><li>Ensure DMCs, suppliers/vendors understand and fulfill all necessary product requirements and arrangements per A&K product standards</li><li>Educate staff and vendors on A&K product/quality standards.</li><li>Travel as necessary to inspect product inclusions, meet with suppliers/vendors, etc, to ensure product quality and delivery standards.</li><li>Proof all product and marketing-related information to ensure products are accurately and appropriately positioned.</li><li>Review Guest Post-Travel Data, identify issues, and develop action plans to address</li></ul>Manage Product Team<ul><li>Manage, mentor, and lead Product Specialist and Tailor Made Product Specialist</li><li>Lead by example</li><li>Ensure the teams deliverables and deadlines are met.</li><li>Attend weekly Product Team Meetings to review & respond to sales, quality, and marketing issues</li></ul>Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Budgeting, P&L analysis, contract negotiation and management</li><li>Verbal and written communication, problem-solving, workload management</li><li>Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative perspective.</li><li>Strong knowledge of world geography</li><li>Adaptable to new challenges and champion change</li><li>Team player</li><li>Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word and PowerPoint</li></ul>Education and Experience<ul><li>Bachelors Degree in a business discipline required and/or equivalent related industry experience.</li><li>6-8 years of industry experience</li><li>Proven experience in product management in the travel and/or hospitality industries</li><li>Proven experience in product development, tour construction, operations, costing</li></ul>Special requirements<ul><li>Must maintain a valid passport.</li><li>Attendance at after-hours trade functions and site inspections.</li><li>Ability to travel frequently and, sometimes, with little advance notice.</li></ul>by Jobble

Position SummaryThe Product Manager drives product to meet A&K USA's overall strategy and commercial sales goals. This includes negotiating, managing the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, and working with internal and external partners to develop and deliver creative, innovative, and game-changing products that meet revenue targets and exceed quality goals. Responsibilities and Accountabilities Create and Manage Products to Achieve Sales and Margin Goals<ul><li>Lead product research, design, development, and pricing activities to ensure appropriate product quality, positioning, and profitability.</li><li>Negotiate and finalize favorable contracts with Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and vendors, including itemized costs.</li><li>Perform ongoing competitive monitoring and raise issues and recommendations to improve products.</li><li>Review utilization weekly and react quickly if additional inventory is required.</li><li>Obtain additional inventory to meet regional goals.</li><li>Collaborate with the Global Product Team to ensure market representation in all product designs.</li><li>Ensure established product guidelines and standards are met and continue to improve upon A&K’s guests’ experiences.</li><li>Partner with internal sales trainers to develop and deliver destination knowledge to help increase revenue and sales.</li><li>Propose/advise on new product recommendations and opportunities, utilizing partnerships, DMC and tourism office information, and destination development.</li><li>Offer input and opportunity-based recommendations to drive competitive advantage and guest experience enhancements.</li><li>Ensure products operate within set budgets.</li><li>Develop vendor relationships through communication, site visits, and product immersion trips.</li></ul> Maintain Timely and Accurate Deliverables in accordance with Product Calendar<ul><li>Confirm all product components, required inventory, and supplier/vendor arrangements within the established timeframe.</li><li>Ensure timely delivery of pricing/product information to the Sales and Marketing teams for related marketplace activities.</li><li>Deliver all creative materials in accordance with established “handover” and proofing timelines.</li><li>Deliver all product costs in accordance with the established pricing timeline, and be prepared to justify related cost rationale including competitive positioning.</li><li>Complete all internal product data files for all products.</li><li>Train and advise all sales staff including Travel Consultants and Sales Directors</li></ul> Ensure Product Quality and Guest Feedback Meet or Exceed Company Goals<ul><li>Ensure DMCs, suppliers/vendors understand and fulfill all necessary product requirements and arrangements per A&K product standards</li><li>Educate staff and vendors on A&K product/quality standards.</li><li>Travel as necessary to inspect product inclusions, meet with suppliers/vendors, etc, to ensure product quality and delivery standards.</li><li>Proof all product and marketing-related information to ensure products are accurately and appropriately positioned.</li><li>Review Guest Post-Travel Data, identify issues, and develop action plans to address</li></ul> Manage Product Team<ul><li>Manage, mentor, and lead Product Specialist and Tailor Made Product Specialist</li><li>Lead by example</li><li>Ensure the team’s deliverables and deadlines are met.</li><li>Attend weekly Product Team Meetings to review & respond to sales, quality, and marketing issues</li></ul> Skills and Abilities <ul><li>Budgeting, P&L analysis, contract negotiation and management</li><li>Verbal and written communication, problem-solving, workload management</li><li>Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative perspective.</li><li>Strong knowledge of world geography</li><li>Adaptable to new challenges and champion change</li><li>Team player</li><li>Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word and PowerPoint</li></ul> Education and Experience <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in a business discipline required and/or equivalent related industry experience.</li><li>6-8 years of industry experience</li><li>Proven experience in product management in the travel and/or hospitality industries</li><li>Proven experience in product development, tour construction, operations, costing</li></ul> Special requirements <ul><li>Must maintain a valid passport.</li><li>Attendance at after-hours trade functions and site inspections.</li><li>Ability to travel frequently and, sometimes, with little advance notice.</li></ul>

Position SummaryAs the Product and Contracting Manager for the USA & Canada DMC, you will oversee all facets of product development and contracting. This includes spearheading product and destination enhancements, managing contracts and supplier relationships, and nurturing the growth of the product team. Your role is pivotal in aligning these functions with the DMC's brand identity and overarching strategy. Responsibilities and Accountabilities<ul><li>Develop and maintain a high-quality, creative, and unique portfolio of products and services for the FIT segment (with some overlap in Cruise and Group segments) including hotels & resorts, sightseeing tours & excursions, attractions, multi-day packages, specialist guide services, and transfers.</li><li>Manage contracting of accommodation and land services, sourcing and reviewing new products, overseeing auditing, securing exclusive/insider access offers, and differentiating the DMC from the competition.</li><li>and conducting analysis of sales & travel trends & competitor activity</li><li>Identify and explore opportunities for business growth & develop new experiences and destinations that match client demand by working closely with the Travel Consultants team and researching and visiting hotels, sites & attractions, and assisting with FAM trip itinerary planning and VIP bookings.</li><li>Develop and nurture supplier relationships.</li><li>Conduct annual hotel bed briefs and ongoing product portfolio reviews to refine, refresh, and remove underperforming hotels and products.</li><li>Conduct product training to consortia, TOCs, and A&K sales teams as well as the DMC’s travel consultants and operations specialists on suppliers and itineraries.</li><li>Design new itineraries for the DMC, TOC’s, and key clients.</li><li>Support Travel Consultants if they have questions about suppliers, destinations, and itineraries.</li><li>Manage natural disasters as they affect guest itineraries. This includes wildfires, floods, pandemics, and other incidents that have a major impact on DMC programs.</li><li>To work & collaborate with the marketing team on strategic and seasonal projects as well as assist in copywriting, adding product and destination descriptions, garnering images, and sourcing promotions for inclusion in Newsletters.</li><li>Manage annual pricing projects for the TOC’s, key AKORN clients, and internal itineraries.</li><li>Manage a staff of (currently) 2 including Product coordinator and Travel Studio Administrator, ensuring product and supplier data is properly handled and loaded.</li><li>Champion a culture of collaboration, open communication, clear direction, accountability, and performance management with strong internal collaboration between Product, Travel</li><li>Consultants, and Operations and externally with the TOCs., and key agents.</li><li>Ensure workflow management and annual planning so the team members have clear direction and skills to enable them to perform their duties.</li></ul> Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Strong leadership skills.</li><li>Self-motivated, highly organized, pro-active, and flexible.</li><li>Systematic, detail-oriented, and logical approach to solving problems, with the ability to incorporate creativity.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills including copywriting ability.</li><li>Strong work ethic with a real commitment to continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong customer service skills ensure issues are resolved swiftly and to the satisfaction of our guests.</li><li>Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative perspective.</li><li>Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.</li></ul> Education and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in a business discipline preferred and/or equivalent related industry experience.</li><li>Minimum of two years of proven experience with product, contracting, or operations in the travel and/or hospitality industries</li><li>Good knowledge of USA/Canada destinations in the luxury travel market is preferred but not essential.</li></ul> Special requirements<ul><li>Must maintain a valid passport.</li><li>Attendance at after-hours trade functions and site inspections.</li><li>Ability to travel and sometimes with little advance notice.</li></ul>

CDS Visual, A Dover Company, enables manufacturers to drive business value by unlocking their CAD assets to deliver dynamic interactive visual experiences. Its cloud-based visualization solutions, trusted by the world's biggest industrial suppliers, revolutionize their commerce, configure price quote (CPQ), and training initiatives. With an extensive offering of 3D visualization solutions, CDS uniquely re-purposes existing CAD assets to deliver impactful solutions for 3D configuration, aftermarket part search, digital work instructions, and enhanced digital content. Visit us at www.cdsvisual.com and follow us on LinkedIn for more information.CDS Visual is on a mission to revolutionize how businesses leverage CAD data to enable visualization for the complete customer journey. Our software empowers companies to transform complex information into dynamic 2D and 3D visuals, streamlining the entire customer journey.Here's what you'll do:* Be the voice of the customer: Conduct regular user research and competitor analysis to uncover pain points, opportunities, and industry trends to support our manufacturing customers.* Translate these insights into actionable product strategies that support our current and future customer base.* Be the unequivocal expert on your product lines. If you don't know, you take the initiative to find out.* Lead the design and execution of your solutions user experience (UX) based on best practices and customer research.* Build a rolling 12-month product roadmap that aligns with company goals and customer expectations.* Own your product roadmap: Deliver our compelling vision for our platform by building product stories about features.* Contribute towards internal and external roadmap execution, including working directly with internal stakeholders and external customers to understand user workflows & product needs.* Build intuitive and easy to use functionalities based on your data, market needs, and business objectives.* Lead with influence by collaborating effectively across engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless product development and execution.* Champion your product vision, communicate effectively, and navigate diverse perspectives to build consensus and drive outcomes.* Measure success by Tracking and analyzing key performance metrics (KPIs) to gauge product impact and user adoption. Utilize data to inform future iterations, refine strategies, and optimize the product experience.* Go to market like a pro by collaborating with marketing and sales to develop and implement winning go-to-market strategies that drive user acquisition, retention, and revenue growth.* Strong ownership and accountability in leading all release processes and quality aspects.* Improve team release management rituals by improving standard processes for consistency.* Write and manage release notes for your products.Your qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in a related field.* You have 5-7 years of B2B SaaS product management experience, ideally in the industrial manufacturing space.* Strong ownership and accountability in leading our release processes and quality assurance.* Early-stage product launches and experience bringing new products to market are a major plus.* UX design experience is a must! You will have a heavy influence on the design our products.* You possess a deep understanding of customer-centric product development and a passion for data-driven decision-making.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are in your DNA, alongside the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with laser focus.* Communicator and collaborator who can build rapport across teams and champion your vision with clarity and enthusiasm.Work Arrangement : RemoteWe consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.This position may be located in: REMOTESub Division : CDS VisualJob Requisition ID : 54228Job Function :Job Segment: User Experience, Product Manager, CAD, Drafting, Marketing, Technology, Operations, Engineering

<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div>Job Summary/Company: Sparks Group has partnered with a well known water solutions company that supplies a wide range of clean water solutions for drinking water, hygiene, and sustainable water management. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to join their team near the Chicago Illinois area. Do you have 7+ years of product management and leadership experience? Do you have experience in water solutions? If so this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Please apply today! Responsibilities: <ul><li>Take the lead in formulating a vision and strategic business plan for product category and accounts</li><li>Assume the role of an organizational business expert and owner for product categories </li><li>Posses in depth knowledge of the company, competitors, end users, channel partner needs, market trends, pricing, manufacturing methods and costs and supplier relationships</li><li>Identify and execute new product development projects and other strategic business initiatives aligned with the overall plan and business roadmap</li><li>Manage the existing product line portfolio, providing recommendations for product changes, additions, discontinuations, and cost reductions to optimize ongoing cost efficiency</li><li>Collaborate with the Director of Product Management to establish and communicate project and initiative prioritization based on business needs</li><li>Demonstrate expertise in products, emphasizing part numbers, configurations, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and applications</li><li>Lead efforts in competitive intelligence within the organization, clearly defining and communicating product/project requirements to cross-functional project teams</li><li>Design and actively manage product assortments to ensure an optimal mix of features, benefits, and price points, delivering the best competitive value at the lowest cost possible</li><li>Coordinate the development and implementation of effective sales strategies.</li><li>Additional tasks and duties as assigned</li></ul> Qualifications/Background Profile: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree Required</li><li>7+ years of product management experience required</li><li>Durable good experience and supervisory experience highly desired</li><li>Someone who wants to manage a business not just products</li><li>Strong project management skills</li><li>Proven track record of effectively guiding cross-functional teams through the launch of new products and other business initiatives is required</li><li>Capability to create and present thorough business recommendations and proposals internally within the organization and externally to customers</li></ul> ------------------------------------------------------------------This job is In-Person.Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play.------------------------------------------------------------------Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.</div></div>

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