Associate Product Marketing Manager

About the role

The Associate Product Marketing Manager will report to the Product Category Manager and work closely with cross-functional teams to support the development, coordination, and execution of new products and product-related initiatives that align with company goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project coordinator for sourced product categories, managing project timelines, milestones and deliverables from concept through commercialization
• Partner closely with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to track product development progress, samples, costing, packaging and production readiness
• Cookware Accessories, Kitchen Products and Other Item Categories
• Coordinate the review, organization and communication of product samples, specifications and project details across cross-functional teams
• Support the execution and coordination of new product launches, product updates and special projects
• Help manage project timelines within Asana, follow-ups and communication across cross-functional teams
• Coordinate project deliverables and maintain accurate project status updates within company systems
• Support commercialization efforts including packaging updates, product setup, product testing coordination and launch preparation
• Support costing analysis and retail pricing recommendations for sourced products and retailer-specific programs
• Manage assigned retail accounts and support seasonal line reviews, item launches and ongoing product maintenance
• Assist with retailer-specific product initiatives and seasonal projects
• Partner with Product Marketing leadership to support evolving product categories, innovation initiatives and miscellaneous business opportunities
• Help organize and communicate project objectives, timelines and next steps to stakeholders across the organization
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports and business proposals for internal and external use
• Participate in research related to products, consumers, market trends and competitive products
• Take ownership of assigned projects and help drive them through completion
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Creative, Operations, Purchasing and Sourcing teams to support successful project execution
• Maintain strong attention to detail across multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Proactively identify project risks, delays or obstacles and communicate solutions and recommendations
• All other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in product marketing, project management, product commercialization or a related field
• Experience supporting sourced and/or imported product development processes

Qualifications

• Experience supporting product development, commercialization or project management within a consumer-packaged goods company, retailer or related industry
• Understanding of product costing, margin expectations and retail pricing principles
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage numerous concurrent projects and timelines
• Ability to manage multiple products simultaneously while maintaining accuracy across specifications, costing, timelines and project documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams including Product Marketing, Purchasing, Sourcing and Sales
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and follow through on assigned responsibilities
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Comfortable learning and working within multiple systems
• Ability to prioritize between numerous tasks and shifting business needs
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Experience working with major retail partners is a plus
• Experience using project management software such as Asana is a plus
• Interest in cooking is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
• On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
• 401K Match and Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
• $150 Boot Allowance
• Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
• Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).