Outdoor Product Manager
Outova, is seeking a dependable and motivated Outdoor Product Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and performance of our outdoor product lines. The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional with a strong background in product lifecycle management, vendor relations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Join Outova – Shaping the Future of Outdoor Living
Outova is the ultimate destination for transforming outdoor spaces. As a collective of eight industry-leading companies, we offer 70,000+ products from 400+ premium brands, including furniture, turf, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, grills, and heaters. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge, high-quality solutions that redefine outdoor living.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with operations in California and New York, we serve customers nationwide, helping them bring their dream outdoor spaces to life. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a premier distributor of hearth and outdoor living products, setting the industry standard for quality, innovation, and design. To learn more about us and the products we offer, visit www.outova.com.
One of our key businesses is seeking a talented Outdoor Product Manager to join our team in the Northeast, preferably New York area.
Position Overview:
The Outdoor Product Manager will be the expert and strategic leader for the outdoor living product line. You will manage product lifecycles, vendor relationships, market analysis, and sales enablement activities to drive growth and profitability in the category. This role requires a blend of product knowledge, marketing insight, and sales support, with a focus on innovation and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Lifecyle Management
- Own the outdoor product category: fire pit burners, outdoor fireplaces, grills, outdoor kitchens, outdoor heating, etc. and related accessories
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with sales and company goals
- Analyze product performance and market trends to optimize inventory and pricing
Vendor & Partner Relations
- Manage relationships with current vendors and evaluate new brand opportunities
- Negotiate pricing, terms, programs, and promotional support with suppliers
- Collaborate on co-branded or exclusive product offerings
Sales & Marketing Support
- Serve as the go-to product expert for the sales team and dealer network
- Develop training materials, product guides, and sales tools
- Collaborate with marketing to execute promotions, trade shows, and seasonal campaigns, product and price catalogs
Cross-functional Leadership
- Work closely with purchasing, logistics, and customer service to ensure smooth product flow
- Support e-commerce and digital marketing efforts with accurate product content and insights
- Provide regular reporting on product and category performance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of experience in product management or closely related roles
- Background in outdoor living, building materials, appliances, or consumer durable goods preferred
- Proven track record of driving product growth and managing vendor relationships
- Proven ability to differentiate and deliver on commercial vs. residential product standards.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Highly organized with excellent project management capabilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP/CRM systems
- Passion for outdoor living and home improvement industries
- Ability to travel with sales team and attend dealer, industry and manufacturing events.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership & Team Development
- Strategic Thinking & Planning
- Process Improvement
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
Physical Activities:
Daily activity includes but is not limited to:
- Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
- Ability to sit for extended periods at a computer.
- Frequent communication via phone, email, and in-person.
- Reading, communication, and math.
- Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salaried pay (exempt), and bonus opportunity commensurate with experience.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
Outova and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The company strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.