Associate Product Manager

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)