Job Description

PLEASE READ:

- This is a product marketing / product management position involving foodservice products. This is NOT a software industry product / marketing opportunity

- Candidates MUST work in the office in Rancho Cucamonga, California and must live within a reasonable commute.

Overview

Join our organization! We’re looking for a product marketing manager with some relevant experience to join our growing organization. In this role, the candidate will coordinate a variety of information between our sales, marketing and purchasing departments as well as our external customers. The candidate will also coordinate and manage various marketing materials.

We are a growth-oriented organization based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Rialto, CA. It’s a products company focused on sourcing and selling a variety of items in the non-foods segment of the foodservice industry as well as a variety of janitorial / sanitation products and other items as the market dictates.

Our open position is for a full time, salaried, project manager role might be based in either our Rancho Cucamonga or Rialto office.

Primary activities include:

• Actively participate and help drive and organize the new product development process. Candidates MUST be familiar with a gate / stage gate product development process
• Be a product specification expert on all products. Maintain all databases with accurate item codes, weights, dimensions, GTINs, etc. Manage information published in the GDSN database. Manage information in NetSuite ERP.
• Quality control. Evaluate prototype product and first runs of new products to ensure weights, dimensions, performance and quality standards are met. Familiarity with ISO methodologies highly desirable.
• Help develop a wide range of marketing materials including content for print collateral, Powerpoint presentations, website, etc.
• Write and edit copy for marketing materials.
• Support our supply chain department and communicate directly with domestic and foreign suppliers as needed. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain samples and database of competitive products including specifications.
• Research and understand legislation and regulatory topics that impact the product category.
• Work together with the sales team to provide market intelligence, account information, best practices and opportunities.

Please note that this is NOT a graphic design / marketing communications position.

Skills:

• High degree of personal credibility and integrity.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships that reflect upon our exceptional reputation and professional standards.
• Positive, energetic, team-oriented and enthusiastic personality with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to clearly communicate professional status updates, reports and data.
• Computer proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems such as NetSuite.
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently without constant supervision.
• Ability to plan, execute, analyze and follow through on plans.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks based on the highest value opportunities and income producing activities.
• Ability to quickly grasp minor differences between seemingly similar products, with an attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility to shifting deadlines based on client priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds overhead and carry 25 pounds 100 yards

Experience: MUST have 1-2 years of work experience specifically in product management.

Location: Candidate must live within a reasonable commute from Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Work Hours: A typical work schedule is 8:00 – 5:00 Monday – Friday. Occasionally, work will require calls or video meetings in the evening or early morning with our suppliers based in Asia.

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, marketing or a related field.

Compensation: - Based on experience. Competitive for the position.

• Travel reimbursement for approved business travel if required. Most travel will be to meetings in Southern California.
• Company paid cell phone
• Benefits including 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance options

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with product management, new product development and the Stage GATE process?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Product Management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person