Assistant Product Manager, Cuisinart Non-Electrics

Company: Conair
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Position at Cuisinart

About Us:

Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.

Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it's part of the Company's DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Sc--nci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.

Conair's passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company's goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.

At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative quality products and brands that enhance their livesPosition Summary:

We are currently seeking an Assistant Product Manager to work in our non-electric marketing department. This person will share in the responsibility of driving growth and generating revenue while partnering with various teams to deliver best-in-class new products.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of product design and development from concept to shelf (research, item set up, preparing marketing materials, managing packaging artwork, running reports, etc.)
• Bring products to market utilizing market research, product research, product testing, pricing analysis, competitive analysis, and timeline management
• Regularly liaise with Engineering, Test Kitchen, Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Creative and Sales
• Handle time sensitive responsibilities and communications in a timely and professional manner
• Set-up new product information in SAP, Salsify, and other systems
• Initiate, manage and track creative process to develop packaging and instructional materials
• Responsible for existing product line maintenance
• Collaborate with Asia remotely focusing on product maintenance and new product development
• Assist with general department assignments and trade-show preparation
• Contribute to the success of company by leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Product Management and New Product Development experience preferred
  • The ability to bring new and fresh thinking to help Cuisinart drive product growth
  • Must possess strong analytical skills, be detailed-oriented and provide unprompted follow-through
  • Must be accountable and organized with the ability to handle and prioritize a multitude of projects
  • Strong oral and written communication and excellent computer skills
  • Must be flexible, determined, a team player and possess a positive attitude
  • Expert ability level in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SAP a plus Environmental Factors:
    • Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
    • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
    • Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time
    • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business (% if needed)
    • Must be Covid-19 vaccinated.
    • We currently operate on a hybrid schedule; candidate must be willing to come into the office 50% of time. What we offer:
      • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
      • Generous Paid Time Off Programs
      • Life & Disability Insurance
      • FSA/HRA/Dependent Care FSA
      • Paid Parental Leave Policy
      • 401k and company match
      • Free Lunch (in some locations)
      • EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
      • Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
        Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you!
        
        Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!

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