Product Manager

Our client is looking to hire a Product Manager in Melrose Park.<br><br><strong>The base salary is $100,000-$120,000 + 5-10% bonus.</strong><br><br>The Product Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products<br><br>throughout the product lifecycle. '<br><br>By gathering and organizing product specifications, assets, packaging, and other related details, the Product Manager ensures that all product information is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant stakeholders. <br><br>Additionally, this role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate compliance efforts and quality assurance processes, thereby contributing to our product offerings' overall success and integrity. <br><br>The Product Manager is responsible for preparing marketing materials, presentations, and customer-facing documentation and for ensuring alignment with product specifications and messaging.<br><br><strong>Product Information Management:</strong><br><ul><li>Maintain a centralized repository for product details including pricing, specifications, images, descriptions, and technical documents.</li><li>Assist in the upkeep of data and assets on customer portals.</li><li>Communicate any updates or changes in product specifications to relevant teams.</li></ul><br><strong>Packaging Development and Design:</strong><br><ul><li>Collaborate with packaging designers, customers, and suppliers to create and approve packaging materials.</li><li>Ensure that packaging meets industry standards and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><br><strong>Compliance, Standards, and Quality Assurance:</strong><br><ul><li>Work closely with customer compliance teams to ensure products comply with specific customer requirements and regulations.</li><li>Oversee lab testing and certification of new products to guarantee quality and regulatory standards.</li><li>Analyze customer product inspections and lab testing failures to suggest improvements.</li><li>Examine claims of defective and damaged goods to identify improvement areas.</li></ul><br><strong>Documentation, Marketing, and Product Launch Support:</strong><br><ul><li>Assist in preparing product documentation and marketing materials for customers.</li><li>Support the product launch process by ensuring materials are prepared and distributed on schedule.</li></ul><br><strong>Sales Trend and Pricing Analysis:</strong><br><ul><li>Help analyze sales trends to identify opportunities and guide product development and marketing strategies.</li><li>Assist in pricing analysis to formulate pricing strategies and decisions.</li></ul><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree.</li><li>Proven experience in product management or a related field.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in using product management software and tools.</li><li>Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Experience in data analysis, sales trend analysis, and pricing strategies.</li></ul><br><strong>Skills:</strong><br><ul><li>Project management.</li><li>Data management and analysis.</li><li>Technical writing.</li><li>Stakeholder communication.</li><li>Problem-solving.</li><li>Time management.</li><li>Knowledge of packaging design and development processes.</li><li>Competency in sales trend and pricing analysis.</li><li>Oversight of quality assurance and lab testing.</li></ul>