What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Product Manager, Cuisinart position at Conair Corporation?
Conair Corporation located in Stamford, CT, a worldwide manufacturer of haircare, health and beauty products, personal care and spa appliances, and upscale kitchen products is currently seeking an Assistant Product Manager to work in our small kitchen appliance marketing department.
The candidate must have a strong attention to detail, good verbal and written skills and be willing to travel occasionally. The Assistant Product Manager will work closely with their manager and play an integral part of creating product from inception to manufacturing and maintaining product throughout its life cycle.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with new product concepts, design, planning, development, packaging and launch strategies
- Work with our Product Research group to determine the validity of new products
- Handle time sensitive responsibilities and communications from Asia in a timely and professional manner
- Regularly liaise with Engineering, Test Kitchen, Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Creative and Sales
- Set-up new product information in SAP
- Initiate, manage and track creative process to develop packaging and instructional materials
- Initiate and track product testing
- Work with our Product Research group to compile and document research & competitive analysis
- Assist with existing product maintenance
- Monitor existing product sales, inventory and forecasting
- Assist with general department assignments and trade-show preparation
We require a degree in marketing or business, and 2 to 4 years’ relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have proven, successful experience, preferably within a consumer product environment. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SAP a plus.
