Product Manager

Brief Description

Who we are?

You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand. We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.

We are the people that bring iconic Australian heritage brands to life for modern consumers and tradies; brands like Hills, Cyclone and Kelso. We are also the container gardening experts, with Northcote Pottery. We rekindle the spark of relationships with our Glow outdoor heating products. We teach people to use water sustainably at home, to become “Nylexperts” with Nylex. And we are market leaders with brands like Tuscan Path, Australia’s only brand with a holistic offering for landscaping DIYers.

At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.

We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. And we give our people opportunities that help them realise both their personal and professional potential, through these values:

• Keep our Customers FIRST
• Have a positive, caring and family attitude
• Keep it real. open and honest… always.
• BE the change we seek
• Have a passion for winning
• Make it Happen
• Seek ‘Win-Wins’ for all
• Treasure creativity
• CELEBRATE… together

We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).

We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead and shape our commercially significant outdoor heating/cooling portfolio within our fast-growing Merchandise Team.

Based at our Head Office in Doncaster, this is end-to-end role with accountability for the strategic direction, development, and performance of a multi-million-dollar product portfolio spanning 100+ products across multiple outdoor categories. You will play a critical role in driving growth, innovation, and long-term category leadership within the lifestyle market.

This role also provides leadership and support within the broader Merchandise team, contributing to best practice, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the strategic direction and performance of a large high growth product portfolio
• Drive long-term category vision and growth strategies aligned to market opportunities
• Manage the full product lifecycle, delivering sustained year-on-year growth
• Identify and develop on-trend, innovative, and consumer-led décor products and ranges
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Design, Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams
• Partner with manufacturing suppliers to deliver product strategies and roadmaps
• Own category and portfolio budgets, ensuring commercial targets and margins are achieved
• Identify, assess, and manage key vendors and suppliers
• Analyse market, consumer, and performance data to inform strategic decision-making
• Clearly communicate product roadmaps, priorities, and lifecycle plans to senior stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Design, or a related discipline, and 2+ years’ experience in a product or category management role
• Proven experience managing large, multi-million-dollar product portfolios
• Strong leadership capability and ability to influence across functions
• A good understanding of the product development lifecycle from concept through to post-launch
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, margins, and forecasts
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into strategic action
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities

What’s On Offer

• Attractive remuneration package with bonus structure
• Opportunity to lead a growing portfolio within a high-growth business
• Collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture
• Paid Charity Days, Social Club, and Wellness Activities
• Clear pathways for career progression and leadership development