Assistant Product Manager
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 50000 - 58000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ASSISTANT PRODUCT MANAGER
ABOUT YOU:
This role manages a smaller product or subset of a product category under the supervision of a Sr. Product Manager to design and implement comprehensive product development and marketing strategies for a given Jostens product category or categories. This includes identifying market trends running reports for pricing and sales data identifying possible market strategies with their manager running reports for new and existing product development working with marketing to provide needed product/information to develop promotional collateral and activities and collaborating with other Jostens functions (sales IT finance factories marketing).
YOU WILL:
- Product Manager Support.Run sales reports on new product initiatives for leadership review. Review product trends with the product team. Assist in the activity of pulling together information for reviewing product line effectiveness impact and profitability.
- Product Development.Monitor and make recommendations for assigned product portfolios and contribute to the overall product strategy for the business. Work with sourcing to manage communication of product specs inspecting product submissions. Provide project management for select product development/marketing initiatives assisting in the integrated implementation across channels and disciplines.
- Sales Support.Provide assistance and problem resolution around product/product marketing policy and procedures. Provide support to the sales force and customer service to ensure that problems issues or questions are addressed in a timely manner.
- Cross-Functional Team Support.Participate in cross-functional meetings consisting of marketing sales finance operations IT and creative that have accountability for developing and implementing the growth strategies for the business.
YOU HAVE:
- Experience.1 - 2 years ofbusiness experience in product line development management and and experience in managing products product life cycles and the marketing mix (4Ps).Understanding of integrated on/offline marketing strategies including catalog online and retail channel approaches.
- Education.BA/BS in Business/Marketing/Product Development or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Passion.An excitement for product and an eye for design especially within fashion jewelry/accessories or lifestyle/gifting and seeks diversity in thought perspective and presence for thebest possible solutions and to maximize and leverage internal resources to meet plan objectives.
- Technical Skills.Working level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs pivot tables etc.) and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator). Preferred familiarity with PLM systems or merchandising tools is a and project management skills.
- Attention to Detail.Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills. Preferred strong visual and creative sensibility with a commercial mindset.
- Great Communication Skills.Ability to communicate with business interpersonal skills team-oriented and ability to work across multiple levels of the organization.
- Typical/Expected % of Overnight Travel. Up to 5% annually.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
- We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health dental vision coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance pet insurance flexible spending account amongst many more.
- We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting so you can start saving for retirement right away.
- We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
- We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents you will receive 13 vacation days 8 paid sick leave 8 company paid holidays and family paid leave.
- We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
- We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $50000 to $58000 with annual bonus eligibility.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30 2025.
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools colleges and universities each year and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products like yearbooks letter jackets class jewelry and championship rings keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here.
ALL ABOUT MERCHANDISING:
Our Merchandising team drives the ideation and development of a product offering that supports our consumers; educators parents and students alike in celebrating their achievement with team is comprised of several product categories including jewelry stationery graduation regalia apparel and celebratory highly collaborative group works directly with Marketing Sales Digital & Operations in business decision-making and strategy decisions to support product members are expected to be immersed in consumer data direct and indirect competitive landscape and relevant product trends. We proudly manufacture a large majority of our products in the USA by Jostens owned and operated factories. This team is the driver of the development process and decision making whilst working side by side with our sourcing team to make the best purchasing and development decisions for the overall success of our team is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We cant wait to show you what our team has to offer at Jostens!
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of the position please reach out to our HR team ator .
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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Key Skills
- Marketing
- Quality Assurance
- Agile
- Product Demos
- Analysis Skills
- Jira
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Qualitative Analysis
- Confluence
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Explore Jostens personalized college and high school class rings, customizable yearbooks, championship rings, graduation products, and more to celebrate big moments this year.
