Assistant Product Manager
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Division Information

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Garden Safe, EcoLogic and Liquid Fence.

Job Summary

This individual should be recognized as a future leader in the organization, with the ability to work with, lead and earn respect from all functions. This individual may manage one specific brand or work on multiple brands and products, depending on the business need. They will be responsible for everyday business results and the continued development of their product lines. This person should have relevant experience working with cross functional teams in a marketing or product development role.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Assistant Product Manager will have the responsibility for both long- and short-term growth and profitability of their product lines. They should achieve these goals through various tactics in their skill sets ranging from cost optimization, bringing innovation to market, and by analyzing data and determining the best path forwards for the business.

* Participate in and support the annual planning process which includes financial and business analysis, consumer planning, leading agency partners and P&L development including sales and profit objectives; ensure budgets including research & other expenditures are accurate and appropriate.

* Support in developing overall vision for product pipeline, development strategies and product portfolio mix.

* Support directing consumer research strategies and execute in partnership with Consumer Insights.

* Support in developing compelling stories by working with Sales and Consumer Insights teams in the launching of high-quality, insights-driven, retailer or channel specific solutions that link to brand strategies.

* Serve as the voice for assigned product portfolio for all key constituencies, including sales, R&D, regulatory, operations and finance.

* Understand and lead product management and development from inception to discontinuance for assigned projects.

* Assists in the identification, evaluation, and development of business building ideas; works with other business unit team members to execute the plans that meet investment criteria.

* Work to gain alignment and buy-in from cross functional business partners on key initiatives.

* Provide timely and comprehensive analysis of objectives, execution, and future planning implications. Analyze business performance (shipment and consumption) to gauge performance against brand objectives; derive key implications to help inform/evolve our path forward. Develop implications and program recommendations.

* Comply with all company policies and procedures.

* Other duties as assigned.

* Must always understand and demonstrate safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment.

Education and Experience Profile

* Bachelor's degree required, MBA strongly preferred.

* 1-2 years of relevant work experience with a strong track record of increasing responsibility.

* Has an understanding or has assisted in new product development process from concept inception through market introduction.

* Has an understanding or has assisted in the development of new and existing item pricing strategies and product P&Ls.

* Has an understanding of consumer research methodologies.

Required Skills

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Solid analytical skills.

* Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals.

* Strong leadership qualities.

* Passion for results.

* Creative abilities.

* Solid understanding of traditional business software applications (MS Office, etc.).

* Solid presentation skills.

* Entrepreneurial spirit.

Work Environment

Working conditions are normal for a hybrid office environment (Tuesday-Thursday in office).

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative.