Product Manager

Who we are?

You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand.  We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.

At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.

We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. And we give our people opportunities that help them realise both their personal and professional potential, through these values:

• Keep our Customers FIRST
• Have a positive, caring and family attitude
• Keep it real. open and honest… always.
• BE the change we seek
• Have a passion for winning
• Make it Happen
• Seek ‘Win-Wins’ for all
• Treasure creativity
• CELEBRATE… together

We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).

We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?

Role and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will join a fast moving & growing Merchandise Team with a focus on creating, developing & sourcing products that are consumer centric and on-trend.  Based in our modern Head Office located in Doncaster, we are seeking a creative Product Manager/Project Manager with 8+ years’ experience.

This exciting role involves the management of a large multi-million ($) product portfolio comprising approx.. 500+ products across multiple ranges & categories within the lifestyle market segment. Accountable for providing and driving the strategic direction and management of the product lifecycle. Responsibilities also include, market analysis, range development, and working closely with all key internal stakeholders ensuring each product is consumer centric and commercially viable.

• Manage the product lifecycle to ensure the categories continue to offer the best value to our customers and market and deliver year on year growth.
• Drive the long-term vision and strategy for the respective categories in-line with the market.
• Develop & source products and ranges that are on-trend and consumer lead based on opportunity, style & innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams & manufacturing suppliers to develop product strategies and roadmaps in line with the long-term vision & strategy.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
• Manage the category and product folio budget, ensuring commercial target and outcomes are met.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors & suppliers based on product requirements & opportunities.
• Analyze market and product performance data, to ensure alignment with the product roadmap and if required make trend & data-driven decisions.
• Clear communication of the product roadmap and product lifecycle of your respective product folio to all relevant stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Design/or minimum 5-8 years' experience in a similar role.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing vendors and negotiating contracts, costings, and any issues that arise.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and post-launch product management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to identify market trends and direction converting these insights into product opportunities/ranges.
• Ability to Multitask and prioritise.
• Meet deadlines and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Above all, you'll be a terrific fit within the Ames family, sharing ideas and enhancing the already strong, friendly and hardworking culture, central to the success of our business.

On Offer:

• Attractive remuneration package and bonus structure
• High growth company with a collaborative, fun and vibrant work culture
• Career progression and development offered