Associate Product Development Manager

Chemical Guys (CG) is more than a brand. It's a lifestyle with a worldwide following driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead. We welcome Any and All who share this passion to become part of the CG Family.

When we started over two decades ago, we decided to wipe the slate clean and begin fresh with the simple idea to make the best quality auto-detailing chemicals manufactured right here in California to the highest standards. Over the years, we have grown into so much more: a huge library of detailing knowledge, a benchmark in the industry, and a group of friends with one common passion.

Today, Chemical Guys has become a true omnichannel leader in the automotive appearance industry with a massive social media following and product distribution around the world. But this is still just the beginning. We want to win in the long run, drive innovation, and refine the industry while having fun along the way. So, grab a wash mitt, some soap, put a smile on your face, and don’t look back… it’s going to be an unforgettable ride!

The ideal Associate Product Development Manager candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of Chemical Guys product innovation and marketing strategy. This person will have the opportunity to be involved in consumer insights and market insights work that shapes our new product and portfolio strategies. This role will experience the needs of a fast growing business that includes channel management, pricing and promotion planning.

This position requires strong analytical skills, experience with retailer assortment and product planning for consumer products. Candidates must work closely with cross functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance). This individual will be the expert in their assigned categories and responsible for delivering products and projects on time, on quality, and on cost. Our ideal candidate puts the consumer first, thinks creatively, makes data-driven decisions, and has a bias for action.

• Monitors and drives competitive, strategic and tactical activities. Develops appropriate strategies and/or new launches.
• Responsible for clearly scoping and defining new products as well as changes to the portfolio.
• Supports the execution of the product development cycle, from concept to launch, for new product solutions, product enhancements, and special projects.
• Monitors, measures and optimizes promotional and merchandizing strategy to optimize topline growth and bottom-line results.
• Ensure all products are being produced according to the product plan, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Write and communicate clearly and effectively product specifications and launch timelines to a cross functional team.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations on product end-of-life (EOL) cycle management.
• Gather and analyze market, consumer, and customer data to provide actionable insights and understanding.
• Aid in preparing product analysis and presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management.
• Available for marketing and sales projects as needed.
• Serve as a product/technical support and resource to Sales, Marketing, and other internal departments as needed.

• 2+ years of Product Development / Product Management / Category Management / Channel Management / Sales in the consumer goods industry.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver projects successfully with a strong winning mindset to achieve stretch goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high sense of responsibility and integrity to develop excellent working relationships at various levels across the organization and with 3rd party service providers.
• Excellent communication and follow-through skills (High “say-do” ratio).
• Comfortable in changing high-volume environments with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and translate data into actionable proposals.
• Desire to affect change through influence and an ability to convince others with differing opinions.
• Strong organizational writing, communication, and presentation skills to drive effective…