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Associate Product Manager

Spec Ops Tools North Kingstown, RI

North Kingstown, RI

1mo ago Closed

$58k - $78k/yr Full time Analytics Business Analytics Customer Experience

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 6, 2026).

Job Description

Spec Ops Tools seeks an entry-level Associate Product Manager to support research, development, and commercialization of hand tool products across the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Help shape a three-year product roadmap for assigned hand tool lines, including situational analyses, competitive assessments, and portfolio reviews.
Monitor industry trends and end-user insights to inform new product development decisions and launch planning.
Identify opportunities to improve product functionality, reduce cost, and address quality issues within the existing portfolio.
Assist in designing and executing end-user research initiatives to build a deep understanding of product applications and user needs.
Compile and synthesize competitive intelligence and market data to inform product positioning and pricing strategy.
Develop category and product expertise to become a go-to resource for internal teams and retail partners.
Support the development and presentation of product and commercial plans to major retail partners including Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, and other hardware, home center, and industrial distributors.
Assist in creating compelling retail sell-in materials, including presentations, product assortment recommendations, and category analyses.
Conduct pricing analyses to support competitive positioning and target margin achievement.
Support the planning and execution of promotional programs across key retail channels and customers, including promotional design, merchandising concepts, pricing strategy, and digital and in-store advertising.
Support planning, logistics, and on-site execution of trade shows and industry events, including booth staffing, channel partner engagement, and product presentations to drive brand awareness and commercial relationships with key accounts.
Contribute to the development of marketing content for new product launches, including packaging, product imagery, video, merchandising assets, and sales collateral.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, sales, supply chain, and customer service teams to support on-time, on-budget product launches.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA is a plus.
1-2 years of professional experience in sales, marketing, business management, or a related field; consumer products or durable goods exposure preferred.
Position focuses on physical, durable consumer goods rather than software or digital products; prior experience in hand tools, hardware, sporting goods, or related categories is a strong differentiator.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
Ability to communicate with international engineering and manufacturing partners during non-standard hours as needed.
Military experience is a strong plus.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional agile team environment.

Technologies

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Teams

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Job Details

Role: Associate Product Manager
Type: Full-Time
Location: North Kingstown, RI 02852
Work arrangement: Hybrid — in office Monday through Thursday, Friday remote
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Compensation: USD 58,000 - 78,000 per year

Education

Bachelor's degree (Required)

Willingness to Travel

Travel up to 25% (Required)

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