Associate/Assistant Product Manager (Marketing)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the team in achieving volume and profit objectives for assigned categories reflecting overall corporate goals.
• Seamlessly execute business plans to deliver against category financial and share objectives.
• Monitor performance measurements to ensure the category is tracking against goals.
• Analyze data to identify insights and translate them into business initiatives and/or actionable tasks to drive results in line with business goals.
• Collaborate with PMO partners to lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of product and packaging design plans: concept development, R&D business proposals, feasibility validation of product and packaging, approval and support throughout project execution, customer sell-in, and tracking of in-market performance.
• Participate in development and execution of product and packaging design plans including concept development, feasibility, validation, execution, customer sell-in, and tracking in-market performance.
• Participate in monthly volume forecasting for assigned categories, coordinating between Demand and Supply Planning groups to deliver forecast accuracy.
• Implement product specification changes.
• Monitor production, inventory, and packaging levels of key items.
• Develop strong understanding and technical competencies of Tyson systems and processes.
• Engage and work with cross-functional teams for assigned projects.
• Proactively work with Sales Strategy and Planning partners to ensure forecast accuracy, maximize opportunities, and develop plans to meet capacity fill plan objectives.
• Participate in customer sales calls and meetings.
• Monitor and report on business performance, industry trends, market share, and competitive activity.
• Support the creation of category selling tools, promotional initiatives, and sales communications.
• Work hand-in-hand with the sales organization to understand and integrate customer strategies into business and brand plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. At least 2 years of direct product innovation, CPG or brand marketing experience.
• OR recent graduate of an MBA or BBA program, with an internship or similar experience in brand/product marketing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Good collaborator with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required for both levels)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience (preferred for Assistant Manager)
• Recent graduate with internship or similar experience (for MBA/BBA candidates)

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits