Assistant Product Manager
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Job Location:
Cottage Grove, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview:
Under the guidance of the Director of Product Development the Assistant Product Manager (APM) plays a vital supporting role on the product development team by working closely with Product Managers to help bring products to market and improve existing products. Responsibilities span across planning coordination and execution ensuring that product strategies are implemented effectively. This is a non-supervisory position.
Responsibilities:
Product Development:
Assist in developing and refining product concepts features and specifications based on market research customer feedback and business goals.
Collaborate with design engineering and other teams to translate product requirements into actionable plans and timelines.
Help manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Assemble review and use products to evaluate performance customer requirements quality and safety
Provide direction for and assist designers to select the most suitable industrial design
Write and manage Owners Manuals and Assembly Guides
Develop comprehensive product briefs and new product proposals
Manage and review all proposed product improvements
Market Research:
Conduct or participate in meaningful consumer focus groups as needed
Monitor product performance to improve current and future products
Gather and interpret customer feedback competitor data and market trends to inform product decisions
Assist in detailed competitive reviews and maintain competitive analysis
Innovation:
Assist to identify future opportunities two to three years in advance
Through collaboration with cross-functional teams identify opportunities for key product or technology enhancements
Marketing/Sales Support:
Support global marketing product development and sales team developing product features and benefits
Support training sales team on why our products are the best in class
Marginal Job Functions:
Other projects as assigned
Education:
4-year degree in Business Marketing Engineering Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology undergrad or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Experience:
Education or experience with product sales or service in the fitness industry; or product management in another consumer industry preferred
Experience with Specialty Retail Health Clubs or Mass Retail preferred
Avid user of fitness products or consumer fitness tracking products preferred
International experience particularly with Asian manufacturing preferred
Other Requirements:
Proficient in Excel Word PowerPoint required
Local domestic and international travel will be required
Benefits:
We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:
Health & Dental Insurance
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off benefits
Product discounts
Wellness programs
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Quality Assurance
- Agile
- Product Demos
- Analysis Skills
- Jira
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Qualitative Analysis
- Confluence
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
