Build a Career Where Innovation Meets Outdoor Challenges

Summary

The Product Manager – Accessories owns the full lifecycle of Weatherby's accessory product category, from concept through development, launch, and end-of-life. This role partners closely with Marketing, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations to ensure alignment with brand strategy and business objectives. Responsible for category performance, including P&L, this role serves as a central hub across cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet market demand and strengthen Weatherby's position in the outdoor industry.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You think strategically and understand how products drive business performance.
• You have strong instincts for market trends and identifying new opportunities.
• You thrive in cross-functional collaboration and influence without authority.
• You balance creativity with data-driven decision-making.
• You communicate clearly and confidently across all levels of the organization.
• You are passionate about the outdoors and understand the customer experience.

Why You'll Stay

• A Meaningful Purpose – Enriching the lives of our employees and our customers is a priority.
• A Mission We Are Proud Of – Weatherby is committed to delivering exceptional products through premium craftsmanship, innovative design, and industry-leading performance.
• We Live Our Values –
  • Built to Serve
  • Anchored in Integrity
  • Stronger Together
  • Driven by Precision
  • Fueled by Grit
  • Inspired to Create
  • Committed to Growth
  • Rooted in Passion.
• Ownership – Lead product categories with full lifecycle responsibility and measurable impact.
• Influence – Help shape product strategy and market direction.
• Collaboration – Work across teams to bring ideas to life and deliver results.
• Impact – See your work directly influence customer experience and business success.

What You'll Do

• Own and manage the accessory product line in alignment with Weatherby's brand strategy.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and opportunities to create or lead new product trends.
• Lead product development efforts in partnership with sourcing networks and internal teams.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept through launch and end-of-life decisions.
• Drive category performance, including contribution to sales goals and market share objectives.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure accurate demand planning and forecasting.
• Monitor and analyze trends to support data-driven product and inventory decisions.
• Partner with Marketing to develop and execute product positioning, campaigns, and launch strategies.
• Represent Weatherby as a product expert at trade shows and industry events.
• Support development of sales materials, promotions, and training resources.
• Conduct competitive analysis on pricing, features, and positioning.
• Define product positioning and pricing strategies for new and existing products.
• Conduct market research and surveys to inform product decisions.
• Provide technical expertise and training to Customer Service and Warranty teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to bring products successfully to market.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a technical school; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience sourcing and working with foreign suppliers preferred.
• Strong knowledge of and passion for outdoor adventure and hunting.

Competencies

• Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to talk, hear, taste, and smell as needed.
• May involve prolonged standing and manipulation of small parts.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift up to 42 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily an office/clerical environment using standard office equipment.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments, including fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Noise levels may vary from moderate (office) to loud (manufacturing areas).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weatherby is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer

Must be 18 or older. This position is on-site in Sheridan, WY. Pre-employment testing includes drug and alcohol screening, physical requirements, and background check.