Associate Product Marketing Manager
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Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada CA, Makita U.S.A, with offices in Chicago IL, Reno NV, Wilmer TX, and Buford GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary: The Accessory Associate Product Manager is responsible for assisting with product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle of Makita's range of accessories. This includes prioritizing between current products and new product development, continually gathering and defining “the voice of the customer” requirements as they relate to new product development, defining the product vision and strategy for a variety of end-user markets, and working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, operations, creative, purchasing, and customer service to ensure company goals are achieved. The Accessory Associate Product Manager's job also includes working on various projects to support the marketing team's core objectives. This position is based out of Makita's corporate office in La Mirada, California.

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 Per Year

*This position is onsite in the city of La Mirada, CA*

The Associate Product Manager, Accessories will be expected to:

• Be a self-starter and entrepreneurial in spirit
• Ideate, participate, and help define the product strategy and roadmap
• Both assist with and lead market research, competitive product testing, and pricing analysis initiatives
• Conduct ongoing product category research and identify trends, opportunities, and positionings for both current products and future product offerings
• Produce competitive product analysis materials
• Write effective product copy and specifications to be used throughout our marketing collateral
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Lead and manage the internal packaging design workflow for assigned products
• Assist in launching new products to our organization through multiple mediums
• Work with our creative and channel teams in developing promotional campaigns
• Collaborate on the creation of design briefs and help to create sales tools and marketing collateral
• Track, collect, and manage online reviews of products and communication to user follow-ups
• Prioritize between projects of various topics and complete those projects on time
• Think creatively to develop solutions
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external colleagues and partners
• Present confidently and passionately in a variety of meeting and presentation settings
• Be an expert with respect to Makita and the competition
• Act as a leader within the company
• Both co-manage and independently manage product lines of accessories
• Use power tools

Experience and knowledge:

• Passion for winning is a must
• Product Management experience is preferred, but not required
• Self-starter, with the ability to work well independently and with others in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone, in writing, and on video calls
• A solid understanding of the e-comm, retail, and industrial buying environments
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or business-related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual a plus. (Spanish preferred)
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time
• Experience within the power tool industry is preferred, but not required

Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.