Consumer Product Development Manager

Company Description

LEM Products, based in West Chester, Ohio, is a leading provider of high-quality meat processing equipment and supplies for hunters and home processors. Since its founding in 1991, LEM has been dedicated to offering a wide range of products at competitive prices to meet customer needs. With over 700 products available across more than 600 retail stores in 37 states and Canada, LEM supports customers with end-to-end service and guaranteed satisfaction. Aiming to enhance the outdoor and home processing experience, LEM has built a trusted reputation in the industry as the go-to brand for game and meat processing.

About the Role

LEM Products is looking for a Consumer Product Development Manager to take ownership of key product categories and drive performance across the full product lifecycle—from concept to launch to optimization. This role blends product development, category management, and market insight to deliver innovative products that meet customer needs and drive profitable growth.

If you’re someone who thrives at the intersection of data, strategy, and execution, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product performance and customer experience.

What You’ll Do

Category Ownership & Strategy

·        Own and drive performance of assigned product categories

·        Analyze trends, competition, pricing, and assortment gaps

·        Build and maintain Good / Better / Best product architectures

·        Partner with Sales & Marketing across DTC, wholesale, and Amazon channels

·        Identify opportunities to grow revenue, margin, and market share

Product Lifecycle Management

·        Manage products from concept through launch and end-of-life

·        Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on timelines and objectives

·        Define product requirements based on customer insights and data

·        Ensure strong go-to-market execution (positioning, pricing, messaging)

New Product Development (NPD)

·        Identify new opportunities through VOC, data, and competitive benchmarking

·        Build business cases including revenue, margin, and investment assumptions

·        Utilize Stage-Gate processes to bring new products to market

·        Partner with sourcing, engineering, and QA teams

Market & Customer Insights

·        Gather and analyze customer feedback, reviews, and usage data

·        Identify unmet needs and translate them into product innovation

·        Support marketing efforts including product launches and promotions

Financial & Performance Management

·        Own revenue and margin targets

·        Develop forecasts, pricing strategies, and performance analysis

·        Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Leadership

·        Serve as the central point of coordination across teams

·        Align stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and trade-offs

• Ensure clear and consistent communication

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field

·        3–5 years of experience in product development or category management

(or associate’s degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience)

·        Experience with product lifecycle management and stage-gate processes

·        Strong analytical, project management, and leadership skills

·        Ability to turn data into actionable insights

Preferred Qualifications

·        Experience in consumer goods, durable goods, or outdoor/sporting categories

·        Familiarity with DTC, Amazon, and wholesale channels

·        Experience launching products and go-to-market planning

·        Exposure to sourcing, manufacturing, or supply chain

What Success Looks Like

• Strong product revenue and margin performance
• Successful, on-time product launches
• Growth in category performance and market share
• High customer adoption and satisfaction

Why Join LEM Products?

At LEM, you’ll be part of a team that values ownership, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to directly influence product strategy and see your ideas come to life in the market.

Apply Today

• Ready to take ownership of products that customers love? Apply now and help shape the future of LEM Products.