Aosom · 2 days ago
Product Manager
Aosom LLC, a leading provider of high-quality home and lifestyle products, is seeking a Product Manager in Huntington Beach, CA. The role involves developing and maintaining a profitable product collection, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring optimal customer experiences through market research and product lifecycle management.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, and product launch
Completes tasks to achieve daily, weekly, monthly and annual company goals through collaboration and direction from the Product Manager
Closely aligns decisions, behavior and strategy to the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the company
Ensures optimal customer experience by collecting and analyzing info on shopper preference, consumer demand, and price
Validate popular and relevant products by meticulously analyzing market information and researching customer reviews
Prepare and present presentations to educate, inform, and identify all product requirements, specifications, and timelines
Assess current competitor offerings, seeking opportunities to always elevate the product for improved features, designs and functions
Determine product pricing by utilizing market research data, reviewing production and sales costs, finalizing cost structure and margin
Define development goals and manage key milestones by taking ownership of your project through creative problem solving and articulation of risks, to ensure the project meets all requirements and remains on track with timelines
Collaborate with Aosom overseas office to ensure product development projects are executed within pre-defined scope and timelines
Foster positive working relationships with overseas vendors through effective communications across various platforms of communication. (email, video calls, etc.)
Analyze market data to draft creative brief plans and provide clear direction for our creative team
Manage calendar to ensure all critical milestones are met
Collaborate with cross-functional groups such as Category Management, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Quality Control, Creative, and other departments to ensure successful communication and product launches
Lead product meetings to coordinate actions and mitigate project risks
Understand requirements for compliance, regulatory, and other standards regarding your product lines
Be attuned to the eCommerce community daily to understand product trends, new competitor launches and define key competitors
Collaborate daily with your manager to gather input on new product development ideas, ensuring optimal success in new product launches
Creates and responds to analyses of product performance impacts, activities, costs, forecast, failures, liabilities, and any such relevant data in timely fashion with relevant managers and action takers
Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies. Plans and integrate into department/team’s operations to stay relevant, competitive and improve operational efficiencies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Business, Merchandising, Engineering, or a related field
2–5+ years of experience in product development, preferably within ecommerce, consumer goods
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
Experience working with overseas manufacturers and suppliers
Familiarity with packaging, materials, and production processes
Knowledge of consumer product compliance (CPSC, FDA, Prop 65, as applicable)
Experience with PLM systems and Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
Company
Aosom
Aosom is an outdoor living, home decor and sporting goods company.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase