Category Product Manager

Asmodee; Lino Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

asmodee is seeking a Product Manager to own the product lifecycle, from identifying customer needs to guiding development, marketing, and sales in a dynamic, global tabletop games portfolio. You will manage cross-functional initiatives, build publisher relationships, and translate market trends into strategic actions.

Hybrid work arrangement supported; strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential to optimize assortment and drive growth across 1P/3P partnerships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop product roadmap to support the high level strategic vision of the company.
• Manage all aspects of the product lifecycle, including product data, documentation, and end of life planning.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• Build and develop relationships with our 1P and 3P publishers.
• Negotiate and influence publishers to achieve results and identify assortment opportunities and gaps.
• React to business trends and translate financial metrics into actionable insights and strategies.
• Research and select quality products to ensure a relevant and well-balanced assortment.
• Cross-functional collaboration with other teams to ensure a cohesive product experience and drive product success.
• Partner with Sales Operations to analyze financial metrics and inform buying decisions.
• Stay current on emerging industry trends, product innovations, and consumer behavior.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Prioritization

Independent work

Entrepreneurial mindset

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

5+ years in retail buying / category management

Job description

asmodee is a global leader in tabletop games, committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. Listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm, we are headquartered in France, and our team of more than 2,200 people work across the globe throughout our wholly owned creative studios, distribution businesses, and the functions that support them. We offer one of the world’s largest catalogs of tabletop games, featuring iconic titles like CATAN®, Ticket to Ride®, Dobble/Spot it!®, and Exploding Kittens®. With a blend of in-house creations and games from our partners, our portfolio spans hundreds of games across digital and physical platforms.

As an employer of choice, we champion inclusivity, growth, and recognition, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued. Joining us means shaping unforgettable gaming experiences while contributing to a more sustainable, connected world.

The Product Manager is a trusted, collaborative, and results oriented business partner and change agent responsible for driving growth in their portfolio of studio partners to support overall company objectives. This role is responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from identifying customer needs and defining product strategy to guiding development, marketing, and sales, ensuring the product aligns with business goals.

What will your role involve

• Lead and develop product roadmap to support the high level strategic vision of the company
• Manage all aspects of the product lifecycle, including product data, documentation, and end of life planning
• Identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the product lifecycle
• Build and develop relationships with our 1P and 3P publishers
• Negotiate and influence publishers to achieve results and identify assortment opportunities and gaps
• React to business trends and translate financial metrics into actionable insights and strategies
• Research and select quality products to ensure a relevant and well-balanced assortment
• Cross-functional collaboration with other teams (marketing, sales, forecasting) to ensure a cohesive product experience and drive product success
• Partner with Sales Operations to analyze financial metrics (revenue, margin, inventory value & velocity), market trends, and other data to inform insightful and strategic buying decisions
• Stay current on emerging industry trends, product innovations, and consumer behavior
• Other duties as assigned

What do you bring

Position Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and turn data into actionable insights
• Demonstrated track record of successfully collaborating with cross-functional areas
• Proficient in open and continuous communication, adept at keeping others informed and capable of synthesizing data and presenting in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities
• Track record of prioritizing and successfully delivering multiple initiatives on time
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently with limited supervision
• Entrepreneurial, can-do mindset and attention to detail
• Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
• 5+ 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: $85,000-$115,000.

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.