Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Michael Maximenko III

Watertown,CT

Summary

High-achieving Product Manager offering 14+ years of product management and marketing expertise. Well-versed in market trends, sales strategies and customer engagement techniques. Concise and decisive communicator with organizational, multitasking and project management talents.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Product Manager

Thule Group
01.2022 - Current
  • Development of over 40 products released into domestic and global markets across several categories.
  • Responsible for P&L within product categories by ensuring products meet category targets.
  • Monitored sales performance to produce accurate forecast models within 5% of goal to help manage purchasing requirements ensuring consistent inventory.
  • Developed pricing strategies while balancing firm objectives of profitability and market competitiveness.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analyzed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximize sales.
  • Defined and analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Documented user stories, specifications and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate and align key components of upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Liaised with clients to develop deep understanding of business needs and current market landscape.
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key industry influencers, fostering brand advocacy and generating positive word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Identified growth opportunities and expanded the product portfolio through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

Asscoiate Product Manager

Thule Group
01.2012 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate and align key components of upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor activities, making strategic recommendations based on findings.
  • Provided ongoing support to internal teams regarding product functionality, features, and best practices.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Defined and analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Coordinated design meetings and decisions across 5 internal departments and teams.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting

Product Development Coordinator

Thule Group
05.2008 - 12.2011
  • Maintained internal product knowledge database.
  • Oversaw development of more than 20+ new products each year.
  • Liaised with internal and external parties on procurement of new product formulations, international requirements and regulatory changes.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
  • Aligned activities with corporate objectives by coordinating marketing, sales and IT processes.
  • Played a key role in surpassing company revenue goals through expert coordination of successful product launches across various categories.
  • Evaluated competitor offerings to guide the development of superior products in the marketplace.
  • Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
  • Worked with engineering on bills of materials, drawing release notifications to vendors and system integration of engineering data.
  • Maintained internal product knowledge database

National Account Representative

Thule Group
03.2002 - 12.2007
  • Established new account opportunities across sales channels increasing market share and growing revenue.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines and auditing sales reports.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competitor products and pricing in market served.
  • Built deep relationships with store managers, business owners and distribution partner sales teams by employing industry expertise and knowledge, retail strategies and sales tactics.

Education

High School Diploma -

Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck, CT
06.1986

Skills

  • Product Vision and Strategy Ownership
  • Product Development
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Shipping New Products
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Team Recruiting and Hiring

Accomplishments

  • Guest lecturer at Quinippiac College on the field of Product Management.
  • Two time Ironman Triathlon Finisher and first round inductee in USA Triathlons Century Club with over 250 triathlons completed,

Timeline

Global Product Manager

Thule Group
01.2022 - Current

Asscoiate Product Manager

Thule Group
01.2012 - 12.2021

Product Development Coordinator

Thule Group
05.2008 - 12.2011

National Account Representative

Thule Group
03.2002 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

Naugatuck High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE