Product Manager - Household Liquids​/Pet Grooming

Product Manager - Household Liquids/Pet Grooming

New York, New York, Hybrid – 3 days/week in office.

At Pets + People, we make tails wag and customers smile with products brought to market through strategic licensing and innovation. Our brands make everyday life fresh, fun, and user-friendly for the whole family.

Our team of over 80 dedicated employees is headquartered in New York City with both national and global support. With our background, experience, and network, we are uniquely positioned to extend the reach of any brand to a new market.

“We’ve been a pioneer in licensing since 2008, translating favorite brands into practical ‘pet’ applications. In 2014, we expanded our vision into new markets within the ‘people’ sector. Now, we are leveraging our long track record of success and applying it both to pets + people.” – Steven Shweky, Top Dog

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As part of our growth strategy and commitment to excellence, we are looking for a Product Manager who is passionate about building products that customers love. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.

We are looking for an energetic Product Manager who will be focusing on developing formulated products within both our pet and people categories. This is a mid-level position that will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that meet customer needs and align with the company's strategic objectives. This position requires one to possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy;

a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. This includes spending time in the market to understand their problems and find innovative solutions for the broader market.

The Product Manager is responsible for the overall management of a product line throughout ideation and development. You will be responsible for performing market research, conceptualizing product lines, working with suppliers to build formulation/ingredients, working with licensors on packaging, and working with salespeople to meet retailer needs. You must enjoy spending time in the market to understand their problems and find innovative solutions for the broader market.

• Leading the product development process for formulated products from ideation to launch, ensuring that the product is developed on time, on budget, and to high-quality standards.

• Conducting market research and analyzing customer feedback to identify gaps in the market and new product opportunities.

• Developing product roadmaps, pricing, positioning, and prioritizing features based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as, design, sales, and marketing to ensure that the product is delivered on time and meets customer expectations.

• Monitoring product performance and conducting ongoing analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.

• Identifying and managing product risks, such as technical or market-related challenges, and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Work with all regulatory and testing organizations to ensure product complies with all aspects of requirements as it relates to the law and licensor requirements.

• Work closely with suppliers to bring product to market.

• 5+ years of product management experience in consumer products.

• Strong formulation background; experience in beauty, grooming, or household cleaning products is a major plus.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organized and follow-up…