Helen of Troy · 5 days ago
Associate Product Manager, Hydro Flask
Bend, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expHelen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, and they are seeking an Associate Product Manager for their Hydro Flask brand. In this role, you will guide new products from concept through launch, manage existing product categories, and conduct strategic analysis to develop long-term plans.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Identify new product opportunities through consumer research, competitive analysis, and market trends
Build product briefs and validate concepts through surveys, testing, and user insights
Analyze category financials, POS data, and product performance to guide strategy and growth
Present annual 3‑year product pipeline and strategic vision
Manage product development schedules and maintain updates for cross‑functional teams
Partner closely with engineering to develop products, assess risks, and maintain ongoing communication
Manage relationships with design firms, including timelines, milestones, and feedback
Oversee patent strategy and coordinate with Legal and Engineering on filings
Maintain daily communication with overseas factories regarding pricing, timelines, and development
Quote and finalize product pricing based on margin requirements
Input and analyze pricing data in the New Products Pricing file
Submit products for compliance testing and ensure all standards are met pre‑production
Update products and packaging to meet evolving compliance, consumer, and competitive requirements
Lead packaging development from kickoff through final approval, coordinating with APO, marketing, and factories
Participate in Go‑to‑Market meetings to align on launch strategy and ensure accurate product content online
Oversee product transitions and monitor instore and e‑commerce presentation
Maintain strong relationships with Engineering, APO, Compliance, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales
Support sales teams with product expertise for retailer meetings
Collaborate on corporate initiatives such as sustainability, packaging redesign, and vendor consolidation
Provide accurate product information to all cross‑functional partners
Monitor category and product financial performance and identify actions to protect or grow the business
Conduct in‑store visits and site audits to evaluate product presentation
Attend monthly compliance meetings and contribute to PM team meetings
Build strong communication practices with factories and internal teams
Participate in required PM trainings (e.g., dscout, SurveyMonkey, Smartsheet)
Stay flexible and adapt to new processes and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
2+ years of relevant experience in product development and consumer products
Computer software: MS Office Suite
Experience with Project Management software (Projects, Smartsheet, Basecamp, etc.,)
Authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis
Ability to prioritize/juggle projects and multi-task
Ability to work with teams
Strong organizational skills
Deadline oriented
Must be detail oriented and have good follow-through skills
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Oracle
Smartsheet
Benefits
Salary + Bonus
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Basic Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (STD)
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
Educational Assistance
Company
Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy is a consumer products company that designs, develops beauty products personal care and housewares.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1982-08-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Grass
CFO
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