Product ManagerProduct Manager is responsible for the planning, marketing, and execution of products throughout the product lifecycle. This includes gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the strategic vision, and working closely with team members to deliver the right products and ensure revenue and margin goals are met. This also includes ensuring that the product and marketing efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals.Roles & Responsibilities:Define the strategic vision, goals, and roadmap for specific categories of productDevelop the core positioning and messaging for the product, ensuring all elements are addressed: product design, packaging, merchandising, pricing, etc.Collaborate with the overseas office on best sources to meet cost and quality needsWork with Sr.
Product Manager to understand factory capabilities, progress on factory audits, etc.Work with factories to develop new products by providing specific direction and following through the development cycleExecute steps of product development from creation to completion, including working with product factories overseas on samples, costing, and packaging requirementsRecommend pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals as well as customer margin requirementsDevelop expertise in competitive market and products, and analyze competitive data to present to customersDevelop sales tools and presentations, including product display, marketing, and informational materialsWork with Associate Product Manager to create item instruction sheets for all products, verifying lighting specifications as applicable, consulting with customer and documentation experts when necessary to create new documentationWork with cross-functional teams to provide support as needed. Includes product and account managers, sourcing, packaging, negotiations, designers, etc.Work with teams for internal customer support, including Graphic Design, P& D, Account Services, Finance, Engineering, and QCBe a leader within the companyRequired Skills & Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field2+ years of experience as a Product Manager in CPG, experience in an electrical field is a plus but not a requirementDemonstrated success in defining and launching successful productsExperience with decorative product trends and the ability to interpret those trends across a variety of productsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent presentation skills and buyer interactionMust have proven computer skills in Word and PowerPoint at a minimum.Must have advanced knowledge of ExcelExcellent teambuilding skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authorityPosition requires occasional lifting and manual labor as part of handling and setting up the product for reviews and presentationsMust be able to travel overseasMust be a self-starter with the ability to work independentlyAble and willing to work extra hours as needed, for specific projects or to meet specific customer deadlinesMust be flexible to handle some communication with overseas factories during off-hoursWorksite Location Eden Prairie - Hybrid Compensation $70,000-$90,000 base salary Benefits Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, parental leave, disability coverage, and professional development support
Product Manager (ID47823) in eden prairie at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and hybrid.