Associate Product Manager -CPG/Retail
Upper Canada Soap is an industry leader with over 50 years in the bath, beauty, and wellness sector. They are seeking a passionate and driven Associate Product Manager to support product development and marketing activities, contributing to the growth of the company.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the product ideation process, turning creative concepts into tangible products
- Conduct research to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive products
- Analyze data to support product decisions and identify opportunities for product improvement or new product development
- Assist in defining product requirements and features based on market research, customer feedback, and company goals
- Assist in planning and executing product launches, including coordinating with marketing and sales teams
- Support the management of key customer relationships, helping to maintain their satisfaction and loyalty
- Oversee sample shipments, ensuring our customers and sales representatives are impressed with the quality of our offerings
- Communicate product updates and features to internal teams and external customers
- Enhance your writing abilities by proofreading and crafting engaging copy
- Learn and excel in sourcing, both domestically and internationally, identifying top partners to help bring our products to market
- Learn and gain expertise in cost and margin analysis, playing a key role in our financial success
- Monitor production and shipping processes, ensuring efficient operations and on-time deliveries
- Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in product management
- Perform additional tasks as needed, related to the role
- Create visually compelling and informative presentations
- Manage supplier quoting and negotiations; develop clear, detailed costing sheets with strong Excel proficiency to accurately analyze margins, pricing structures, and overall costs
- Maintain strong attention to detail during sample reviews and quotation analysis
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the product development process, proactively anticipating next steps and potential challenges
- Align with the Product Management strategy and translate product direction into clear, comprehensive art briefs for the design team
Skills
- 1-3 years of prior experience in a product or project development role, preferably in the beauty, bath, health or retail industry
- Post secondary diploma or certificate in product or project management, sales, or marketing is preferred
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Quick to learn and adapt. Able to pivot work priorities to meet the dynamic demands of the business
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. As well as listening skills
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Great interpersonal skills. Able to professionally interact with people and work on group projects
- Enjoys taking on exciting challenges and seeking new opportunities
- Prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
- Ability to work independently with little direction, as well as in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High level of integrity and excellent work ethic
- Passionate about beauty – prior experience or a genuine interest in the beauty industry is a plus
Benefits
- Health, Dental Optical and EAP Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule – in person to start.
- Supportive team environment
- A growing industry!
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