Associate Product Manager

The Associate Product Manager will collaborate with cross-functional team members to help develop new products with a focus on increased innovation and idea generation that is in line with brand positioning and strategy. The ideal person will have interest in conducting market/trend research for product ideation, collaborating with marketing teams on launching new products, communicating with international suppliers, and developing products from concept to completion.Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:Product Development:Conduct the product ideation and conceptualization process for new launches (market research, competitive analysis, innovation research, mood boards, etc.)Prepare product briefs for supplier briefings complete with business objectives, benchmarks, target costs, deadlines and launch timelines.Cultivate strategic creative relationships with existing and new suppliers.Partner with marketing on claim development substantiation.Collaborate with Quality team on product testingMonitor and research product trends and development from competitorsCoordinate and assist with the development of packaging, artwork and copy for new product and existing product updates.Coordinate production of new launch items with inventory planning team.Work with cross-functional team members and suppliers on the creation of molds and new tooling for NPD projectsOversee sample receipt log that tracks new/updated accessory submissions from new and existing suppliers to stay up to date with the latest trendsOversee the review, distribution, documentation of feedback, approval & storage of supplier samples.Project Management:Collaborate with key cross-functional team members to maintain a timeline and product launch scheduleWork closely with the project managers to maintain product launch calendar and communicate timelines and product specifications to relevant internal teams, such as marketing and operations.Monitoring the status of in-development products and coordinating solutions to development issues.Maintain the organization of item information and specs for cross-functional teams and suppliers (ex: item numbers, spec sheets, and tech packs)Required Skills/Qualifications:Interest and/or knowledge preferably but not required in the beauty industry related to hair care, skin care, hair tools and supplements.Entrepreneurial & creative spirit with sense of urgencyStrong communication skills, verbal and writing.Proficient in Microsoft ExcelInnovative: You seek out how to build new trends and find new opportunities.Strong communicator and collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with all member team members and external vendors.Strategic, adaptive, results-driven: You can efficiently anticipate, identify and articulate problems in real-time and provide thoughtful solutions.Ability to work from home, with high-speed internet service, ability to navigate different platformsTravel as needed

Created: 2024-10-28