Regional Product Manager (Table Tennis, APAC)

About the Role

We’re looking for a Manager, Product Development to drive product innovation and development for table tennis across Japan and the wider APAC region.

This role sits at the intersection of market insight, product design, and commercial execution. You will translate real user needs into product improvements, ensuring strong product-market fit in one of the most discerning markets globally, while contributing to scalable product strategies across the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development & Market Insight

• Lead product development initiatives informed by player, coach, and market feedback across APAC
• Conduct field testing, product trials, and structured stakeholder interviews
• Translate insights into clear product requirements and development priorities

2. Product Localization & Optimization

• Define when products should be standardized vs localized across markets
• Adapt specifications to meet differing customer preferences and price segments
• Balance regional consistency with local market needs

3. Competitive & Market Analysis

• Benchmark products against leading players in the market
• Identify performance gaps and opportunities for differentiation
• Feed insights into product roadmap decisions

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with players, clubs, distributors, and retail partners
• Establish product testing groups and feedback loops
• Validate product concepts before and after launch

5. Product Performance & Lifecycle Management

• Track product performance (sell-through, feedback, returns)
• Diagnose underperformance and recommend improvements
• Support product launches and post-launch optimization

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams
• Align on product positioning, pricing inputs, and go-to-market execution
• Support training for sales teams and partners

7. Regional Product Strategy

• Contribute to APAC product roadmap and prioritization
• Identify opportunities to scale successful concepts across markets
• Represent regional needs to global product teams

What We’re Looking For

• 5-8 years of experience in product development, product management, or related roles
• Strong interest or familiarity with table tennis or sporting goods (preferred)
• Experience working cross-functionally across commercial, marketing, and operations teams
• Ability to translate qualitative insights into structured product decisions
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Fluent Japanese and working proficiency in English

Why Join Us

• Work at the center of product innovation in a highly engaged sports category
• Exposure to regional markets across APAC
• Opportunity to shape product direction based on real user insight and market dynamics