Associate Category Product Manager

asmodee; Lino Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 22 days annually

13 paid holidays

Competitive 401K match

Fertility & Family building benefits

Legal & Identity Theft support

Flexible & hybrid schedules

Extensive game discounts

$250 game bucks annually

Mental health programs

Virtual healthcare options

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

asmodee is seeking an Associate Product Manager to support product strategy execution and lifecycle management. You will partner with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to bring products to market and drive business performance.

You will own a small portfolio of studio partners and manage day-to-day relationships and product lines while developing toward full product ownership. Responsibilities include maintaining roadmaps, lifecycle management, data analysis of revenue and margins, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in retail buying, category management, or merchandise planning.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to execute product strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and maintenance of product roadmaps aligned to company strategy.
• Fully own a defined subset of studio partners and their product portfolios.
• Manage all aspects of the product lifecycle for assigned studios, including setup, data, and end-of-life planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with assigned studio partners.
• Analyze financial metrics (revenue, margin, inventory) and provide insights.
• Monitor business trends and translate data into recommendations.
• Research and support product selection to maintain a balanced assortment.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and forecasting to support product success.
• Support preparation of presentations and reporting.
• Identify risks and elevate as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Associate Product Manager is a trusted, collaborative, and detail-oriented contributor responsible for supporting product strategy execution and lifecycle management. This role partners closely with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to bring products to market and drive business performance. The Associate Product Manager owns a small portfolio of studio partners, with responsibility for day-to-day management of those relationships and product lines while developing toward full product ownership.

What will your role involve

• Support execution and maintenance of product roadmaps aligned to company strategy
• Fully own a defined subset of studio partners and their product portfolios
• Manage all aspects of the product lifecycle for assigned studios, including setup, data, and end-of-life planning
• Build and maintain relationships with assigned studio partners
• Analyze financial metrics (revenue, margin, inventory) and provide insights
• Monitor business trends and translate data into recommendations
• Research and support product selection to maintain a balanced assortment
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and forecasting to support product success
• Support preparation of presentations and reporting
• Identify risks and elevate as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

What do you bring

Position Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret data and contribute to actionable insights
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams
• Ability to build relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in retail buying, category management, or merchandise planning

• 22 Days of PTO Annually
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Competitive 401K Match
• Fertility & Family Building Benefits
• Legal & Identity Theft Support
• Flexible & Hybrid Schedules
• Extensive Game Discounts
• $250 Annually in Game Bucks
• Mental Health Programs
• Virtual Healthcare Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

At asmodee, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as generous paid time off and hybrid schedules to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide a competitive total rewards and compensation package, with several benefits listed below.

Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, market conditions and specific work location. Base Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000.

Our Commitment:

asmodee’s purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.