Product Manager - Heavy Duty
Skills
About this role
Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025, Dorman is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM.
Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.
Job Summary
Dayton Parts is currently seeking a Product Manager to join our team. As a Product Manager for Dayton, you will plan, organize, and control assigned heavy duty product lines from conception through product life cycle for optimal profit and to achieve marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. This role drives business growth and performance at product category level; co-developing and co- leading/influencing customer, pricing, sourcing and service strategies. Directly/indirectly manage one or more cross-functional product teams. Actively think long-term strategy (12-24 months) and planning accordingly to sustain and drive initiatives to successful completion.
This is a hybrid role based in Dorman Products' corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA) with the exception to be onsite three days per week.
Primary Duties
• Manages APMs and Coordinators • Establishes product road map, produce category and customer line reviews and go market strategy • Defines category pricing and add strategies • Defines market messages and ensures all marketing copy, product descriptions, etc. are correct and accurately reflect message and positions • Creates and delivers engaging presentations with influence to support selling • Performs pricing reviews • Sets forecast for new adds • Collaborates with customers and Tech Line • Attends national tradeshows • Proactively follows-up with account managers on a consistent basic • Establishes and drive project priorities • Maintains the pulse of the market and competitor landscape • Is recognized as a credible, marketplace Subject Matter Expert on the product line • Researches and stay informed of market and technology trends • Champions and advocates product lines • Supports Sales team through ongoing education, line reviews, and training • Creates and sets sample, Operating Income (OI) and New budgets for product lines • Manages profitability for assigned product line • Other duties as assigned