Job Description
Entertainment Lighting Product Development Manager
For decades, our client has expanded to become one of the leading distributors of consumer electronics, audio and lighting equipment. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and have built a reputation for performance excellence and innovation.
This company is seeking a Product Manager for their Professional Lighting Division, focusing on rental, installation, architectural segments, and DJ retail product offerings. This role involves managing a portfolio of brands, including go-to-market strategy, purchasing, inventory, marketing, and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the entertainment lighting industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment. This position offers growth opportunities and requires close collaboration with the division’s VP, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in product management.
This Role Offers:
- Growth opportunities and the chance to take on more responsibilities over time.
- Collaboration with the division’s VP.
- Hybrid work arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days remote).
- A casual and fun work environment with a lively social calendar.
- Group Insurance Benefits: Health & Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
- Wellness Incentive Program and an Employee Assistance Program.
- RRSP-matching program.
- Work-life balance with flextime, summer hours, paid vacation, and personal time off.
- Generous employee discount on all products.
- Ongoing learning opportunities.
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented, winning team.
Focus:
- Managing brand segments and developing growth strategies.
- Developing product pricing for the Canadian market.
- Creating and executing product go-to-market strategies.
- Conducting sales, profitability, and competitive analysis.
- Overseeing inventory levels.
- Managing the product lifecycle from SKU creation to product launch and retirement.
- Developing close supplier relationships and maintaining open communication.
- Liaising with sales representatives and suppliers.
- Providing expertise in product applications, competitive landscape, and industry trends.
- Developing and coordinating marketing and communication activities.
- Managing social media platforms, digital content, and e-commerce efforts.
- Assisting in organizing trade shows, special events, and promotional events.
Skill Set:
- 5+ years of marketing experience including brand management and product marketing.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience within the entertainment lighting industry.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in marketing technical products.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to analyze and understand sales/financial numbers.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in digital marketing, lead, and content generation.
- In-depth experience and strong knowledge of automated lighting in entertainment, theater, and architectural lighting segments.
- Familiarity with the country-wide lighting market layout – rentals, integration, retail.
- Strong knowledge of technology such as LED, optics, video, and control protocols.
- Strategic understanding of the DJ retail lighting segment.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience, preferably with hands-on experience.
- Bachelor of Commerce degree or similar is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively under pressure.
- Creative, organized, good judgment, results-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of MS Office and JD Edwards/E1 is a plus.
- Fully Bilingual (written and verbal) in French and English.
About Blue Signal:
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