SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - INFLATED SPORTS                                  EXEMPT

Who we are: At Franklin Sports, Inc. we believe that sports make life better. Driven by our passion to get people moving, playing and competing, we bring sports to life for athletes of all ages. Whether our job is designing a product for a World Series MVP or a child enjoying their first swings of the bat, we are dedicated to make sports inspiring, fun and accessible for all. Every day, we collaborate to bring innovation and quality craftsmanship across the world of sport. We are proud of our partnerships with Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the National Women’s Soccer League, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the Pro Volleyball Federation, USA Pickleball, and Hasbro’s Nerf brand — all of which bring energy, strength, and joy to our products. We are family owned and family driven. To join Franklin Sports is to join the #FranklinFam.

What you will do:

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to work in our Inflated Sports business category. This is a product and marketing-driven role with high visibility and impact, responsible for shaping a premium performance segment of the business.

Your mission: provide vision, energy, and leadership to drive category growth and profitability while managing every aspect of product development — from concept through launch and lifecycle management.

This role is based at our Stoughton, MA headquarters, with a hybrid office option.

#FranklinFamily

 IN MORE DETAIL, YOU WILL:

• Lead the development, launch, and management of product lines within the Inflated Sports division, from concept to commercialization.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle including design, development, sourcing, quality assurance, and vendor management.
• Partner with global teams (including our Asian office) to qualify, select, and manage vendors.
• Oversee all aspects of product specifications, cost negotiations, lead times, and capacity planning.
• Drive pricing, margin management, and cost analysis to achieve profitability goals.
• Create and execute annual and long-term business plans, gaining alignment from executive leadership, licensors, and key partners.
• Monitor inventory performance and collaborate with Planning and Finance to optimize turn rates.
• Troubleshoot issues such as supply chain delays or inventory challenges.
• Develop marketing, sales, and training support materials to drive sell-through and category visibility.
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%) to support vendor management, product development, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform additional projects and initiatives as assigned.\

 WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• 8+ years in consumer goods product management (sporting goods experience a plus).

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE/ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE:

• Domestic and International Travel required via car, train and plane (20%), valid driver license, Strategic leader with proven project management expertise.
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial drive.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web-based systems.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to manage large datasets.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with cultural awareness.
• Able to thrive under pressure and work cross-functionally at all levels.
• Strong ethics, interpersonal skills, and follow-through.
• Valid driver’s license, passport, and ability to obtain visas as needed.
• passport and the ability to obtain Visas as needed

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Interact independently with internal and external parties, has the knowledge to make independent decisions.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not supervise employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand, walk, kneel, crouch, has color and depth vision, possess the manual dexterity to use hands or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear, climb on ladders or be in heights. The employee needs to be able to carry 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

If you are interested in joining the #FranklinFamily, please apply. 

We also want to share with you our benefits at a glance:

• Employee Discounts
• 401K with immediate participation and a 1% match, a retirement 401(K) match of 3% safe harbor match, plus a potential profit-sharing retirement contribution of 1% after a full calendar year of employment 

After 30 Days Waiting Period: 

• 20 days PTO program/13 Paid Holidays (prorated)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company Paid AD&D and Life Insurance (3 times Base Salary)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance, Critical Illness or Hospital Indemnity
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term disability plans
• Flexible Spending with $660 Carry Over option and Dependent Care Account Plans
• Employee Life Assistance Plan and Identity Theft Protection Support
• Tuition Reimbursement after waiting period

Franklin Sports is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.