Crate and Barrel · 6 days ago
Product Manager, Merchandising
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCrate and Barrel is seeking a Product Manager to join their Technology team, focusing on defining and delivering valuable products in the Merchandising domain. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute product strategy and manage the product lifecycle while supporting initiatives like Line Planning and Assortment Planning.
Retail
Responsibilities
Define product priority, scope, and direction aligned to a defined product strategy for a product team with medium complexity
Establish clear and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that track the product’s success and inform strategic decisions
Work autonomously to define and prioritize features based on data, customer feedback, and business goals
Leverage a comprehensive understanding of the functionality and utilization of systems, tools, and applications within the product to proactively identify and communicate dependencies and impacts to cross-functional teams
Manage the entire product lifecycle for assigned product(s), from ideation and design through development, testing, and deployment, adhering to agile methodologies
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights gathering to inform product decisions
Lead product discovery activities to validate product ideas and ensure alignment with customer needs
Maintain and prioritize the product backlog and opportunity backlog to drive innovation
Collaborate effectively with engineering, business partners, and other stakeholders to align on product strategy and ensure successful execution
Work closely with management and the product team to define a compelling product and evangelize that vision
Prioritize defects associated with the product with appropriate urgency
Qualification
Required
Solid knowledge of Product Management Practices
Proficiency in agile methodologies
Strong stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinking ability to align product decisions with business goals
Strong data analysis skills and the ability to use data to define KPIs and inform product decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate to various levels, including leadership
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on finding creative and effective solutions
Excellent organizational skills, and focus on details and accuracy
Strong drive to achieve results and deliver impactful products
Commitment to ongoing learning and development in the field of product management
Preferred
3+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on omnichannel retail
Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or equivalent work experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets
Company
Crate and Barrel
At Crate & Barrel, we help people build a home with purpose.
5001-10000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer, Crate & Barrel Holdings
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