Product Manager chez The AMES Companies, Inc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Drive Consumer Insights: Conduct necessary consumer research to thoroughly understand both overall and specific trends and behaviors that can translate to business opportunities.  Develop proposals based on these findings to build out the product roadmap and portfolio.

Product Development: Execute the consumer-centric product roadmap on time & within budget.  Lead the Product Development Stage Gate process by working cross functionally to prepare and present stage gates to the review team.   Work closely with the ID team to ensure product is on trend and that packaging reflects the product. 

Product/Portfolio Maintenance:  Develop and maintain product portfolios. Coordinate & execute annual sku rationalization process for the lighting category.  Execute portfolio management projects resulting from this annual activity:  product refreshes or modifications and system updates.  

Competitive & Financial Analysis:  Conduct and maintain competitive category and channel assessments. Thoroughly understand category, marketplace, product positioning and pricing and translate insights to actionable financial opportunities.

Selling Stories:  Work cross-functionally and execute activities to develop product selling stories for customers, both internal and external.  This may include main selling story, catalog updates, product sell sheets, price lists and other materials.

Education/Experience Requirements

4 year college degree with a marketing concentration. MBA preferred.

3-5 years product development experience, preferably in Consumer Products

Proven experience in utilizing consumer research to identify opportunities and develop a product strategy

Experience working in trend awareness, planning, critical thinking and innovation.

Special qualifications or skills

Ownership Approach to Development

Drive objectives and goals to action

Strong leadership and communication skills; able to work across functions

Highly organized with strong on time management and meeting deadline skills

Strong analytical and KPI development capabilities

Good presentation skills, both verbal and written

Company Statement
The AMES Companies, Inc. offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, paid holidays & vacation, and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.