Assistant Product Manager
Shurtape Technologies, LLC - Avon, OH
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SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Assistant Product Manager assists the Product Manager in the following areas: Product Development, Product Line Extensions, Sales and Customer Support, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Pricing Analysis, Profitability Reporting, Inventory Management; supports all other Product Management duties. This position requires the individual to function effectively in a team environment, often in a leadership or assistant role. The individual must successfully develop relationships both internally within the company and externally with customers and suppliers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Review and understand the financials for the category and assist with researching issues. Conduct basic proforma financial analysis and projectionsSupport the creation of sales materials related to launch of new products, customer line reviews and overall marketing programsAssist in facilitating the new item setup process to obtain new product quotes, meeting setup deadlines and achieving ship datesParticipate in annual product line reviews to manage the full product portfolio and identify items in declining stage of lifecycle. Manage the appropriate system coding and disposition of related inventoryCoordinate on and off-shelf display programs to support customer and category goalsAssist with and learn the process of package development, including graphics. Oversee graphics system tasks and routing/sign-off processCoordinate with manufacturing and sourcing to learn the supply chain for all items. Support the team in developing high quality vendor partnershipsMaintain comprehensive product, category, competitive and industry information and assist in communication of this information within the companyWork with technical and QA team to gain an understanding of quality and regulatory requirements and resolve issues as they ariseFacilitate clear communications with sales and marketing support groups, including organizing and leading weekly team/project update meetingsQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.JOB REQUIREMENTS1+ years business experience, preferably in marketingBS/BA in Business, Marketing major a plusStrong analytical and organizational skills to drive multiple projectsStrong communication skills, including the ability to comfortably present to large and small groupsDemonstrated ability to work as part of a team; work effectively with different personality typesAbility to work independently under pressure and take direction from more than one personCreativity and merchandising experience a plusHigh energy, enthusiasm, self-motivation and ambition to grow in the roleStrong computer skills including MS Office and ERP systemsAbility to travel overnight occasionallyPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of timeOccasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phoneSchedule flexibility to include weekend and after-hours workloadModerate lifting, up to 25 poundsWORK ENVIRONMENTThis is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.Climate controlled office environmentOvernight travel when necessaryShurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.
Created: 2024-09-07