Product Manager

Product Manager  Company: GAMMA Sports Location: Pittsburgh, PA   Department: Marketing Reports To: Vice President of Sales & Marketing Position Overview GAMMA Sports is seeking a dynamic and strategic Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle management of our racquet sports portfolio, with a focus on tennis, pickleball, and padel. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product lines—identifying market opportunities, defining product benefits, and ensuring execution excellence from concept through commercialization. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of racquet sports (as a player, coach, or industry professional) combined with strong product management expertise and a passion for innovation. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Development Define and drive the product roadmap across tennis, pickleball, and padel categories  Identify emerging trends, consumer needs, and whitespace opportunities within the racquet sports market  Lead the development of new products from concept through launch, including positioning, feature sets, and pricing strategy  Clearly articulate key product benefits, differentiation, and target consumer for all new product initiatives  Lifecycle Management Own the full product lifecycle—from ideation to launch to end-of-life decisions  Continuously evaluate product performance and recommend improvements, extensions, or discontinuations  Partner with sales and marketing to optimize product assortments and maximize revenue opportunities  Supplier & Product Execution Work closely with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure all products meet GAMMA’s quality standards, specifications, and timelines  Manage product specifications, materials, and performance standards across all categories  Collaborate with supply chain to ensure cost targets and margins are achieved  Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with marketing to develop compelling go-to-market strategies, messaging, and content  Support sales teams with product training, positioning, and key selling tools  Work with suppliers to bring innovative, high-performance products to market  Market & Competitive Insights Conduct ongoing competitive analysis across tennis, pickleball, and padel categories  Stay deeply connected to the racquet sports community, including players, coaches, retailers, and influencers  Leverage insights to inform product innovation and brand positioning Qualifications 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in sporting goods or consumer products  Strong background in tennis, pickleball, and/or padel (playing experience highly preferred)  Proven track record of successfully launching and managing products  Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturing partners  Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills  Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities  Passion for racquet sports and a deep understanding of the player mindset Ability to travel as needed for customer meetings and industry events. What We Offer Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives. Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k with match). Paid Time Off Parental Leave Hybrid work environment with flexibility Employee discounts on GAMMA Sports products. Opportunity to directly shape the future of product innovation in tennis, pickleball, and padel. A collaborative, energetic, and sports-focused work environment. About GAMMA Sports GAMMA Sports is a Pittsburgh-based, family-owned manufacturer with a 50-year legacy of innovating in racquet sport equipment, including tennis and pickleball. Best known for its patented breakthrough string technologies, GAMMA has leveraged its racquet sports expertise to develop high-quality paddles, balls, grips, and accessories that empower people who love to play at all levels.  Providing equipment and education to help improve your game, the brand has become a trusted name among coaches, trainers, and racquet sport enthusiasts around the world.