Associate Product Development Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and support the annual planning process, including financial and business analysis, consumer planning, agency partnership, and P&L development with sales and profit objectives.
• Support in developing the overall vision for the product pipeline, development strategies, and product portfolio mix.
• Support directing consumer research strategies and execute in partnership with Consumer Insights.
• Support in developing compelling stories with Sales and Consumer Insights teams for high-quality, insights-driven solutions tailored to retailer or channel needs.
• Serve as the 'voice' for the assigned brand portfolio for all key constituencies, including sales, R&D, regulatory, operations, and finance.
• Understand and lead product management and development from inception to discontinuance for assigned products.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and developing business-building ideas and work with team members to execute plans that meet investment criteria.
• Work to gain alignment and buy-in from cross-functional business partners on key initiatives.
• Provide analysis of business performance, including shipment and consumption data, to gauge progress against brand objectives and inform future strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned and demonstrate safe work practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience with a strong track record of increasing responsibility.
• Experience assisting in new product development from concept to market introduction.
• Experience assisting in the development and execution of annual marketing plans, including advertising, media, and consumer promotions.
• Experience in developing pricing strategies and managing product P&Ls.
• Solid understanding of consumer research methodologies.
• Participation in key account sales presentations and collaboration with sales and other departments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Teamwork approach and strong leadership qualities.
• Passion for results and creative abilities.
• Proficiency with traditional business software applications (MS Office, etc.).
• Strong presentation skills.
• Maturity to train and develop subordinates.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in marketing or product development.
• Experience with consumer insights and research methodologies.
• Experience in the home, lawn, and garden consumer products markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required), MBA (preferred).
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday - Thursday in the office).