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JOB SUMMARY

Advance the riding experience for Off-Road by delivering new, improved, and differentiated products through our Parts, Garments, and Accessories (PG&A) Aftermarket business.  The Kolpin & Aftermarket Product Leader is responsible for leading the product planning, product lifecycle management and portfolio management for Kolpin and leading product for our Aftermarket brand portfolio within the PG&A Off-Road Category business. This role works cross functionally across the enterprise from product concept, to developing commercially viable product plans, all the way through supporting marketing with launch to ensure the success and customer satisfaction of new products. This is an individual contributor position (non-manager).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide product leadership for the Kolpin brandLead the Aftermarket product team for the Aftermarket brands of Kolpin, Pro Armor, and Trail Tech including product planning for our omni-channel sales strategy, portfolio product strategy, new product introduction, competitive benchmarking, pricing, and product retail sell sheetsDeliver financial metrics led by the P&L results with responsibility for accessory revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, and inventory.Coordinate within the enterprise to build an integrated product plan that best leverages OEM and Aftermarket brands and resources to improve the riding experience for our customersPlay key role in building global long range product plans and align organization through highly integrated planning & process integration; LRPP, integrated PDP reviews, design, test & validation rigor, PLM.Champions consumer insights, product / idea generation & planning. Analyzes market data, competitive activity, demographic & lifestyle trends to identify market opportunities that align with the strategic objectives of the business.Develops roadmap for new, innovative & signature accessories that support the target customer and enhance the product ownership and lifestyle experience.Communicates & collaborates with engineering and product development teams to ensure timely and effective accessory product development and product changes aligned with whole goods product development.Manages relationships and processes with supplier partners and engineering to ensure cost competitiveness, timely delivery, supply and orders to customers (dealers & consumers).Cabs and enclosures technology development, industrial design and competitive product development trends to foster innovation, identify future opportunities and competitive threats.Identifies new opportunities for further expansion of the PG&A division in new segments via organic development, strategic alliances/partnerships and acquisitions.Represents division and company as spokesperson on occasion; attends various industry events including trade association meetings.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s Degree required5+ years relevant brand, marketing and/or product development experience.Strong project management and analytical skills. Knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative market research tools. Strong customer, brand and channel experience.  Ability to work with financials and present business cases.Excellent presentation skills. Ability to present to and persuade a wide range of audiences from Polaris leadership to members of the press to dealers.Cross-functional influencing capabilities, able to work well across and up and down the organization. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to use product competently. Extensive knowledge of powersports and/or automotive-like products a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard office environment. Regular trips to key suppliers, Polaris engineering and manufacturing facilities.Some travel (primarily throughout US & Canada)

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.  www.polaris.com  

EEO Statement

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.