Ubique Group · 3 days ago
Product Innovation Manager
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expUbique Group is a digital forward, consumer-driven powerhouse with an expansive portfolio of furniture brands. The Product Innovation Manager will manage the product life cycle for designated categories, ensuring strategic growth initiatives are met through detailed analysis and execution of product strategies.
E-CommerceEducationRetail
Responsibilities
Own product strategy and lifecycle management for assigned categories, from opportunity identification through post-launch optimization
Lead the analysis for designated categories; market research, competitive landscape review, sales analysis, opportunity identification
Support the execution of product strategy road map; including assortment decisions, SKU expansion, rationalization, pricing direction, and product positioning
Develop detailed S.W.O.T. business cases; identify opportunities effectively linking insights into tangible strategic plans, highlighting insights, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
Define product requirements, value propositions, success metrics, and roadmap priorities aligned to strategic goals
Partner with the Product Development Manager and Sourcing to translate strategy into executable development plans and align on feasibility, timing, and cost
Provide strategic direction to Marketing for product content, positioning, competitive benchmarking, and launch messaging
Partner with Sales on customer and market opportunities; taking lead on development communication, sales review, product additions/ updates/ improvements and/ or positioning, including sell-in support, and positioning
Regularly monitor macro / category trends, category consumer product reviews to generate new, innovative ideas
Qualification
Required
7-10 years previous experience in a product manager or comparable position with a consumer products company, preferably e-commerce or furniture marketplaces
Product Passion-must love product! Love developing new product
Advanced skill set in sales analytics, creation of graphs/ charts/ pivot tables
Ability to operate independently with minimal direction
Demonstrated ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations and take accountability for outcomes
Customer Empathy-Must be able to empathize with the customer
Product pricing experience and working with product development teams
Strong Work Ethic-Integrity & Confidence
Business Acumen-keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a business issue
Analytical, and creative problem solver, with excellent attention to detail and organization abilities
Superior written, verbal communication and Presentation Skills
Superior PC skills with advanced capabilities in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Strong time management and project management skills
Preferred
Previous furniture or housewares industry experience is a plus
Benefits
Major medical, dental, and vision benefits available day one — no waiting period
Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company match
Employee discount on Ubique Group products
Free office chair for remote employees
Ubique Cares employee-led organization hosting monthly and quarterly engagement activities with fun and giveaways
9 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
Up to 18 Accrued PTO days per year
Company
Ubique Group
Ubique Group offers a broad assortment of top quality furniture at affordable prices for today’s residential and commercial customers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-02-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Gabe Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
Domenick Barone
Senior Vice President, Global DC Operations
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