Budget Blinds - Product Manager - Outdoor na Home Franchise Concepts

About the Company

Home Franchise Concepts is one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space. The Company’s brands: Budget Blinds, The Tailored Closet, PremierGarage, AdvantaClean, Lightspeed Restoration, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, Two Maids, Aussie Pet Mobile and Concrete Craft are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,500 franchise territories in the U.S. and Canada.

Home Franchise Concepts is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, a family-owned, professionally managed diversified automotive company. 

A few of the Company’s many accolades and awards include:

• Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
• Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Best in Category
• Entrepreneur’s Top Low-Cost Franchise
• Entrepreneur’s Top New & Emerging Franchises
• Entrepreneur’s Top Home-based Franchises
• Entrepreneur’s Top 100 Global Franchises

Job Summary:

The Product Manager is responsible for driving the strategic vision, development, and lifecycle management of products from conception to market launch and beyond. This role serves as the bridge between cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success to ensure products meet market needs and business objectives. The Product Manager conducts market research, defines product requirements, prioritizes features, and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that drive user engagement and revenue growth. This position requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to make data-driven decisions while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of user experience, market dynamics, and technical feasibility to successfully bring products to market that create value for both customers and the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Develop and execute the merchandising strategy for your product category.
• Establish product roadmap.
• Analyze product requirements and development. Onboard appropriate programs.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to understand success metrics for the product.
• Lead metrics on competitive analysis and data insights.  Seek opportunities for differentiation. Understand franchisees pain points, assist in defining solutions and bring them to life.
• Continually iterate to ensure franchisees needs are met and that the product remains competitive and relevant
• Drive the execution of product lifecycle processes, including product research, positioning roadmap development and product launches
• Collaborate with cross-functional team of design, marketing and operations to ensure success for the entire organization
• Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates one manufacture from another
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Required Skills / Abilities:  

• Specific knowledge and significant experience in the window covering industry.
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets and schedules. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines.
• Strong experience in a dynamic product management role
• Proven experience overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycleAbility to assess and qualify vendors, suppliers, and fabrication facilities to ensure quality standards and production capabilities.
• Multi-tasking abilities to manage workdays that encompasses dealing with a large number of franchisees with unique questions and challenges.
• Excellent leadership skills, team player and can demonstrate HFC core values.
• Positive and pro-active attitude in supporting our franchisees towards success.
• Training aptitude.
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and anticipate their needs. 
• Proficient technology skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time; domestic and international traveling.

• Experience with outdoor shade solutions (awnings, pergolas, outdoor blinds/shades, etc.)
• Knowledge of outdoor living and exterior shading markets

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design or Engineering is preferred, and
• 3+ years of product management experience in the window treatment industry, or
• Combination of Education and Experience
• Proven track record managing window covering products (blinds, shades, shutters, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Light-duty work environment – primarily office-based with minimal physical exertion.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Occasional standing or walking for presentations or facilitation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Hybrid model – Work from the office on Tues/Wed/Thurs and from home on Mon/Fri.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The pay range for this position is $110,000 - 128,000. Actual pay will be determined by factors including candidate experience and qualifications, education and work location. At Home Franchise Concepts, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package tailored to your needs and those of your family. Beyond salaried pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well as participation in our robust retirement plans including 401k with up to 4% match. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. We also provide access to emergency backup care and family support services, supplemental life insurance, a lifestyle spending account, parental leave, and paid time off. During your interview process, our talent team can fill you in on the details of our benefits and career development opportunities.  

HOME FRANCHISE CONCEPTS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Home Franchise Concepts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS 

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact HFC's Talent Acquisition department at [email protected] for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.