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The Associate Product Manager is a core member of the Food \& Beverage Team acting as the bridge from product idea to go to market initiatives and beyond. Constantly reviewing the product line, its details and its strategy while working with nearly every department in the organization, domestically and internationally, as well as external partners. Managing the product line with the consumer always in focus while pushing the envelope of what is possible for the best product performance and user experience.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the strategic vision of the category, including roadmap maintenance
Manage the product lifecycle (from idea to end of life)
Maintain constant pulse of market landscape including consumer needs, competition and brand position
Collects ideas, feedback and consumer insights to help inform existing and future products
Possess good business acumen by having a working knowledge of how the larger business operates, which includes frequent interactions with various departments within the organization
Competent in financials and develops recommendations for pricing based off product contribution and targets, product forecasts, and how those contribute to the greater product line and category
Be the internal and external expert in designated product line, which may include training staffers, presenting to key dealers, show and articulate product benefits to agency partners, industry writers/editors and always be the champion for designated products
Skillfully lead and motivate (without direct supervision) cross-functional teams to bring to market products on time, on budget and at the highest possible and best-in-class quality standards that have made YETI successful
Be the go-to-market champion for new product introductions, which includes engaging and organizing the entire organization at some level to help successfully introduce new products
Work closely with program management, marketing, sales, legal, PS\&C and creative teams on product assets and campaigns, which includes briefing needs, contributing/consulting to creative process, reviewing and approving product collateral
Accountable for the success of the assigned products / product line
Product line sales growth and profitability
Manage samples needed to support YETI’s go-to-market process
Bring world-class products to market
Hit market launch dates without compromise on quality
Coordinate seamless internal and external product launches
Qualifications And Attributes
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
At least 2 years' work experience in a product management role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record in effectively collaborating cross functionally (without direct reporting authority)
Strong personal organizational and time management skills with very high attention to detail
Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong storytelling ability and presentation / selling skills
Demonstrated success defining and launching high quality consumer products
Benefits \& Perks
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Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE\&I at yeti.com/esg.html.
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