Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager supports day-to-day product management for optical fiber cable products under the direction of the Director of Product Management or an assigned Product Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refresh product information, including part numbers, descriptions, data sheets, product lists, and sales materials, following established review and approval processes.
• Collect customer and sales feedback; help document product needs, application requirements, and questions for review by Product Management and Engineering.
• Gather competitor product information and market data; produce clear comparisons and summaries using established templates.
• Compile routine product reporting using sales, volume, cost, margin, and inventory data; identify discrepancies and trends for review.
• Support pricing and quotation requests by collecting approved cost and product information and preparing calculations for review.
• Assist with new product launches and product changes by maintaining checklists, tracking assigned actions, and coordinating internal updates.
• Help maintain product roadmaps and project schedules based on priorities and decisions set by product management leadership.
• Handle routine product inquiries using approved information; route complex technical questions to Applications Engineering and commercial decisions to Product Management.
• Contribute to product presentations, training materials, and sales tools; participate in training delivery as product knowledge grows.
• Coordinate assigned product samples and documentation; support customer meetings, plant visits, and industry events as needed.
• Track progress, request clarification when required, and raise delays or issues promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Interest in learning optical fiber cable products, applications, and the product development process.
• Basic analytical skills; comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and product data.
• Ability to learn cost, pricing, and gross margin calculations using established tools and guidance.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accurate documentation.
• Ability to organize assigned work, follow established processes, and meet agreed deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication; willingness to ask questions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Marketing.
• Receptive to feedback and coaching; willingness to develop new skills and take on additional responsibility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams; willingness to learn internal product and business systems.

Experience Requirements

• Zero to two years of relevant experience in product management, technical sales, applications engineering, marketing, product support, or a related field (relevant internships and co-op experience considered).
• Experience in wire and cable, optical fiber, connectivity, or a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Helpful exposure to data analysis, customer support, product documentation, or project coordination; prior ownership of a product line is not required.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Teams

Location and Work Environment

• Atlanta, GA (hybrid)
• Option to be remote based on business needs and company policy
• Travel may be required for training, manufacturing-site visits, customer meetings, industry events, and team meetings

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline