Assistant Product Manager

Spirit Halloween; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career advancement

Bonus opportunity

Vacation & holidays pay

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401k with company match

30% merchandise discount

Job summary

Spirit Halloween is seeking an Assistant Product Manager in New Jersey to support the Product Manager across the product development lifecycle, from conception to market. You will coordinate samples, cost analyses, and communication with internal and external partners to keep projects on track.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of related experience and a strong foundation in retail math, MS Office, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1–3 years related experience or internship preferred.
• Foundational understanding of retail mathematics.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook and Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities with analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with initiative and ownership over projects.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to oversee the product development cycle at every stage.
• Support vendor relations to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness and efficiency, with clear communication.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to maintain momentum within the product lifecycle.
• Manage cataloging of incoming samples and coordinate review processes; organize weekly cross-functional meetings.
• Input and manage data within the PLM system.
• Coordinate with licensing to meet deadlines and approvals for licensed merchandise.
• Assist in analyzing in-season sales data and share insights for product optimization.
• Participate in market trend research and competitive shopping to enhance knowledge.
• Assist in preparing presentations for senior management with samples and cost evaluations.

Skills

Retail math

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

The Assistant Product Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Product Manager with comprehensive management of the product development lifecycle. This includes coordination of sample tracking, cost analysis and negotiation, ensuring timely internal and external communications, and maintaining precise records and updates. The successful candidate will facilitate seamless progression of each product from conception to market, adhering to quality standards, budget constraints, and tight schedules.

• Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to oversee the product development cycle, ensuring awareness of the status of each style at every stage
• Support day-to-day vendor relations to guarantee product quality, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency, while ensuring timely and clear communication
• Liaise with both internal teams and external partners to maintain momentum within the product lifecycle, aligning with the corporate calendar
• Handle the cataloging of all incoming samples; coordinate the subsequent review processes and organize weekly cross-functional team meetings to discuss progress and next steps
• Input and manage data within the corporate Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system
• Coordinate with the licensing team to meet product deadlines and approval processes for licensed merchandise
• Assist in analyzing in-season sales data with the Product Manager and share insights for product optimization
• Participate in market trend research and competitive shopping to enhance market knowledge
• Support the preparation and delivery of presentations to senior management to include final samples and cost evaluations for approval

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; and 1 – 3 years related experience and/or internship experience. Buying background is a plus

• A foundational understanding of retail mathematics
• Proficient in MS Office to include Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership over projects
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the capability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scopeand responsibilities of the position.

Pay Range

$50,000 - $60,000