Product Manager

Job description

The Product Manager is responsible for the strategic review, selection, and execution of all adult book category programs for the library and specialty channels. This role owns category performance by managing assortments, terms of sale, distribution strategies, and title level planning, while serving as a key partner to Sales, Merchandising, and Operations teams. The Product Manager combines market insight, data analysis, and customer knowledge to optimize category growth and ensure assortments align with retailer objectives and consumer demand. What You Will Be Doing: Category Strategy & Planning - Own assigned book categories, developing and executing category strategies that support overall business objectives and customer-specific goals. - Conduct regular category and title-level reviews to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and recommend adjustments to assortments, pricing, and distribution. - Develop category plans that incorporate market trends, seasonality, promotional calendars, and customer strategies. Title Selection & Assortment Management: - Participate in publisher product presentations and prepare summary reports and reference materials to support discuss...