Associate Product Marketing Manager

We got our start over 125 years ago when Joseph Lodge founded the Blacklock Foundry in South Pittsburg, TN. His scrappy, hardworking spirit continues to lead us today. As a team, we believe cast iron is for everyone. We’re dedicated to manufacturing American-made cookware that we’re proud to use in our very own homes and excited to bring to kitchens, backyards, and campfires around the world.

Day in and day out, we work together to stay safe, have fun, and be better than we were the day before.

By now, you may have caught on to the fact that we’re serious about spreading the joys of cast iron. And while we’re always on the lookout for ways to innovate, we believe in the adage:
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why we stand by a simple recipe of just iron and oil (no forever chemicals, since forever!). It’s also why we’re passionate about keeping our campus in our hometown of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, providing great jobs to our community. As we bring our cookware to the next generation of cast iron chefs, we’re looking for people to help us stay true to our roots every step of the way.

Does that sound like something you can get behind?

Reporting to the Product Category Manager, the Associate Product Marketing Manager works closely with cross‑functional teams to support the development, coordination and execution of new products and product‑related initiatives that align with company goals and objectives. This position plays an important role in helping ensure projects move efficiently from concept through commercialization by supporting timelines, communication, organization and execution across multiple initiatives.

This role will primarily support Lodge’s sourced products portfolio, including cookware accessories, kitchen products and other item categories that support Lodge’s broader product portfolio. Working closely with Product Marketing, Sourcing, Sales and Finance teams, this individual will help manage numerous concurrent projects from concept through commercialization while ensuring timelines, samples, costing, product information and project details remain organized and on track.

Success in this role requires someone who is highly organized, detail‑oriented and proactive, with the ability to effectively coordinate across cross‑functional stakeholders while independently driving assigned projects forward. The ideal candidate enjoys wearing multiple hats throughout the day and is comfortable balancing a variety of product categories, retailer needs and project priorities in a fast‑paced environment. In addition to supporting sourced product development, this role will manage select retail accounts and contribute to evolving business opportunities and special projects as needed.

The Marketing department is a highly collaborative team, and this role will work closely with Product Marketing, Ecommerce, Creative, Brand Engagement, Sales, Finance, Operations, Purchasing and Sourcing throughout the development process. Interest in cooking is a plus for this position.

• Serve as the primary project coordinator for sourced product categories, managing project timelines, milestones and deliverables from concept through commercialization
• Partner closely with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to track product development progress, samples, costing, packaging and production readiness
• Coordinate the review, organization and communication of product samples, specifications and project details across cross‑functional teams
• Support the execution and coordination of new product launches, product updates and special projects
• Help manage project timelines within Asana, follow‑ups and communication across cross‑functional teams
• Coordinate project deliverables and maintain accurate project status updates within company systems
• Support commercialization efforts including packaging updates, product setup, product testing coordination and launch preparation
• Support costing analysis and retail pricing recommendations for sourced products and retailer‑specific programs
• Manage assigned retail accounts and support seasonal line reviews, item launches and ongoing…