Product Manager

Hoffmaster Group, Inc.

$80K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Product Development, or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in Product Management or Marketing
  • Strong financial acumen with pricing and cost analysis experience
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing timelines
  • Customer- and market-focused mindset
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • New product launch or Stage-Gate experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Own top- and bottom-line performance for assigned product categories
  • Manage the full product lifecycle, including item setup and pricing
  • Identify and execute new product development and improvement opportunities
  • Partner with R&D and Product Development to commercialize new features
  • Monitor market trends and customer insights for growth opportunities
  • Lead cross-functional teams on product launches and margin enhancement
  • Develop and execute go-to-market plans with positioning and sales training

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Involvement in product strategy and innovation
  • Cross-departmental exposure and influence
  • Potential for occasional travel
Full Job Description
The Product Manager is responsible for driving product strategy, execution, and performance across assigned product categories. You'll manage products throughout the full lifecycle while identifying growth opportunities, improving margins, and translating market insights into winning product and marketing strategies across Consumer and Foodservice channels.

How You Will Make an Impact:
  • Own top- and bottom-line performance for assigned product categories
  • Manage the full product lifecycle, including item setup, pricing, forecasting, and portfolio optimization
  • Identify and execute new product development and product improvement opportunities
  • Partner with R&D and Product Development to commercialize new features and define product specifications
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities
  • Lead cross-functional teams on product launches, improvements, and margin enhancement initiatives
  • Develop and execute go-to-market plans, including positioning, sales training, and marketing collateral
  • Collaborate with Sales, Channel, Procurement, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure successful execution and regulatory adherence


The Essentials:
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Product Development, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in Product Management or Marketing
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in pricing and cost analysis
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing timelines
  • Customer- and market-focused mindset
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • New product launch or Stage-Gate experience is a plus
  • Occasional travel required

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