Associate Product Manager
Location
Ankeny, IA | United States
Job description
Join us at Kreg Tool!
Headquartered in a beautiful new campus in Ankeny, Iowa, Kreg is proud to be a growing employee-owned company that manufactures a wide variety of tools, accessories, and equipment for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers. We create products that are available throughout North America in the nation’s major home improvement stores, such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Menards. Our employees work as a team to make Kreg customers raving fans through quality service and innovative products.
Kreg is focused on providing a positive employee experience where team members work to co-create their futures together. We are committed to offering each member of the Kreg Team opportunities to achieve personal growth and success while contributing to the betterment of our community and economy. In addition to a competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, we offer a “dress for your day” dress code, onsite fitness center, volunteer time off, paid parental leave, annual bonus opportunity, and tuition and wellness reimbursement. If you are interested in building a long-term career with a great company, look no further than Kreg Tool!
Associate Product Manager The Associate Product Manager works closely with the Product Management team to deliver innovative products that differentiate Kreg from competitors. This individual is highly skilled in execution and actively contributes to roadmap preparation, product design based on customer feedback, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), and monitoring performance. They collaborate with New Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and other stakeholders to ensure successful product launches and continuous enhancements. The Associate Product Manager plays a hands-on role in driving the organization's success.
So, What’s the Gig? - Collaborate with Product Managers to define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned product lines.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends and customer needs.
- Leverage market research, surveys, and customer/prospect visits to understand and specify business requirements for product introductions and enhancements.
- Assist in defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress towards objectives.
- Analyze competitor products to improve our competitive positioning and drive product innovation.
- Create compelling business cases and ROI analyses to secure sponsorship across departments.
- Create a comprehensive plan to drive profitability and foster growth for each product line, supported by strategies and KPIs.
- Provide training to Kreg employees on products within their respective product lines, emphasizing their competitive advantages.
- Forecast unit sales of their product lines for operational planning.
- Evaluate the performance of both new and existing items to assess their effectiveness.
- With guidance and support from the Product Manager, oversee the complete product lifecycle, including concept development, introduction, growth, maturity, and eventual decline.
- Coordinate with various teams, such as marketing, sales, and customer support, to align product strategies and ensure effective communication.
What We’re Looking For: - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, marketing, engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2 years of experience in a business-related field with a preference for marketing, sales, engineering or financial analysis or consumer product or durable goods.
- Experience in conducting market research, competitive analysis, and gathering customer insights.
- Experience translating market driven needs into technical product development requirements.
- Experience with product management tools is desirable.
- Experienced in presenting data and research to inform best decisions and both short- and long-term strategies.
- Experience in conducting market research, competitive analysis, and gathering customer insights.
Other Skills and Abilities We’re Looking For: - Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed product decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
- Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of product development processes including requirements gathering, prototyping, testing, and iteration.
Competencies Customer Focus Having an internal/external customer focus involves prioritizing the needs, preferences, and expectations of customers in a credible way. A person with customer focus works to understand pain points and develop ingenious solutions that are simplified. Having a customer focus ensures an ongoing commitment to prioritizing customer satisfaction in a way that builds long-lasting relationships that in turn drives sustainable growth.
Authenticity Authenticity is being genuine and credible while achieving a sense of accomplishment. This involves honesty and transparency in one's actions and interactions while avoiding pretense and deceptions. An authentic person creates meaningful connections, builds trust with others, and achieves a sense of accomplishment that fosters innovation and personal growth.
Courage Courage is the ability to take assertive action while collaborating with others in a respectful and supportive manner. This involves working collaboratively with others while being confident, proactive, and decisive in the achievement of shared goals. Exercising courage through respectful behavior and supportive action team members can inspire others to act with integrity, use their voice, take risks, and achieve full potential.
Adaptability Adaptability involves adjusting to change, diversity, and new ideas while being supportive, respectful, and approachable. It encompasses gracefully navigating evolving circumstances, demonstrating resilience, and actively seeking and incorporating constructive feedback for continuous improvement within the organization.
Innovation Innovation is the process of creating or improving processes and products that are ingenious and fueled by growth mindset. It involves the application of new ideas, methods, or technologies to solve problems, meet customer needs, and create new opportunities that are approachable. Innovative ideas are often the result of thinking outside the box, challenging assumptions, and taking calculated risks.
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