Product Manager

Sterling Engineering
Vernon Hills, IL

Product Manager


Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + Annual Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match


About the Opportunity

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading organization to hire a Product Manager who will drive innovation, profitability, and strategic growth across a diverse product portfolio.

This role is ideal for a data-driven, strategic thinker who thrives in retail manufacturing or industrial product environments and enjoys balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution. You’ll play a key role in shaping product direction—not just responding to customer requests, but proactively identifying opportunities that impact the broader market.


What You’ll Do

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

  • Lead product innovation through competitive analysis, gap identification, and market insights
  • Manage and optimize product portfolios, including SKU rationalization and lifecycle management
  • Identify new product opportunities aligned with business goals and market demand
  • Own product data and performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to refine product specs, cost structures, and procurement strategies

New Product Development

  • Develop and execute product roadmaps focused on innovation and value creation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches and market adoption
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple product lines

Pricing Strategy

  • Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to ensure optimal positioning
  • Implement pricing strategies that drive both revenue growth and margin expansion
  • Conduct pricing analysis and experiments to evaluate demand and profitability

Channel & Go-to-Market Strategy (Place & Promotion)

  • Define and optimize sales channels (distribution, e-commerce, dealer networks, etc.)
  • Partner with Marketing to develop promotional strategies, campaigns, and product positioning
  • Support merchandising, packaging, and product content strategies across channels
  • Build and manage promotional calendars aligned with key sales events and market opportunities

What We’re Looking For

  • 3–5+ years of Product Management experience with a focus on strategy, innovation, and analytics
  • Experience in retail manufacturing, industrial, or durable goods environments
  • Strong background in competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and portfolio management
  • Proven ability to influence internal product strategy at scale, beyond individual customer requests
  • B2B experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated career stability and long-term impact in prior roles