Sr. Product Manager, Cuisinart Small Electrics
Job ID 2023-01135
Description
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a Sr. Product Manager to work in our small kitchen appliance product 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:
- Build new product concepts and plans through design, validation, planning, development, and launch strategies.
- 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 the creative process to develop packaging and instructional materials.
- Responsible for existing product line maintenance
- Partner with the Consumer Insights team to compile and document research & competitive analysis for existing products and categories .
- Partner with the Marketing Communication team on PR, web optimization, and advertising for the assigned product categories
- Monitor existing product sales, inventory, and forecasting.
- Collaborate with Asia remotely and, if the opportunity presents itself, in person focusing on product maintenance and new product development .
- Assist with general department assignments and tradeshow preparation.
- Contribute to the success of the company by leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned .
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience or master’s degree in marketing or related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Product Management and New Product Development experience preferably in Small Kitchen Appliances
- The ability to bring new and fresh thinking to help Cuisinart drive new product growth
- Must possess strong analytical skills, be highly 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 (20% if needed)
- We operate on a hybrid schedule; candidates must be willing to come into the Stamford office 3 days a week.
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
- EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
- Commuter Shuttle to/from Stamford train station
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!
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, Scünci , 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 high-quality products and iconic brands
that enhance their lives.