Director of Product Management

Own the Product. Lead the Brand. Shape the Future.

Having been in business for over 75 years, North Country is a trusted partner for grocery, retail, and hospitality businesses — delivering industry-leading POS solutions and managed services that keep our clients running at their best. And we're just getting started. As a 100% employee-owned company, we don't just offer jobs; we offer *ownership*. Every person here has skin in the game, and it shows.

We're looking for a Director of Product Management and Marketing who's ready to make a real impact. If you’re energized by product roadmaps, love turning market insights into winning strategies, and know how to rally a team around a bold vision — keep reading.

What You'll Do

Lead the full product portfolio. Through cross-functional collaboration, you’ll guide and influence our offerings – from software and hardware to services and IP – ensuring everything we bring to market is strategically aligned and continuously evolving.

Build the roadmap. You'll develop product strategy grounded in real market intelligence, client feedback, and business goals — then execute it with cross-functional teams across Sales, Finance, Development, and Operations.

Make us stand out. Craft positioning and messaging that cuts through the noise. You'll oversee our brand presence, trade shows, digital programs, lead generation, and the tools that help our sales teams win.

Drive pricing strategy. Build smart, value-based pricing frameworks that reflect what we're worth and what the market will bear.

Champion innovation. Keep your finger on the pulse of emerging technologies — including AI — and find smart ways to apply them here.

Lead with influence. As a servant leader, you’ll drive cross-functional collaboration, foster accountability, and contribute to building a culture people are proud to be a part of.

You Bring

• 7+ years of product management experience in a technical enterprise environment (software, SaaS, services, or IP development)
• 5+ years of team leadership and cross-functional project experience
• Background in the technology industry — Point of Sale experience is a big plus
• Proven experience in product launches, pricing strategy, lead generation and market analysis
• Strong communication skills — you can speak to engineers, clients and executives alike
• Proficiency with CRM and marketing automation platforms
• Willingness to travel to stay close to clients and attend industry events
• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.

Why North Country?

• 100% employee-owned — your work builds equity
• Servant leadership culture —collaborative and supportive environment
• 75+ years of industry credibility — you'll inherit a strong real foundation and help write the next chapter
• Your voice will be heard — this is a leadership role with real influence over company direction and reports to the CEO

*North Country is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.*

*Interested? Apply today and let's build something great together.*

Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Minneapolis, MN 55446 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55446: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55446