What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Product Manager, Platform Services position at Makita U.S.A., Inc.?
Job Summary
The Associate Product Manager is responsible for assisting in product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle of Makita's range of tools. This includes prioritizing between current products and new product development, continually gathering and defining "the voice of the customer" requirements as they relate to new product development, defining the product vision and strategy for a variety of end-user markets, and working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, operations, creative, purchasing, and customer service to ensure company goals are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Ideate, participate and help define the product strategy and roadmap
- Assist with and lead market research, competitive product testing, and pricing analysis initiatives
- Produce competitive product analysis materials
- Write effective product copy and specifications to be used throughout marketing collateral
- Lead and manage the internal packaging design workflow for assigned products
- Work with creative and channel teams in developing promotional campaigns
- Help to create sales tools and marketing collateral
- Track, collect, and manage online reviews of products and communication to user follow-ups
- Prioritize between projects of various topics and complete those projects on time
- Co-manage and independently manage product lines
Requirements
- Product Management experience preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone, in writing, and on video calls
- A solid understanding of the e-comm, retail, and industrial buying environments
- Bachelor's degree in marketing or business-related field or equivalent related work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bilingual a plus (Spanish preferred)
- Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
- Financial Security
- Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
- Disability Coverage
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
- Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories
Career Growth & Development
- Training programs
- Tuition reimbursement
Makita USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical characteristics or cancer diagnosis, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
