Global Pet Product Manager & Partnerships Lead

The-Kong-Company-LLC; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

12 Paid Holidays

Personal Leave Accrual

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Kong Company LLC in Golden, CO is seeking a results-driven product development professional to lead collaborations with vendor partners and launch new product lines into the global Pet Specialty retail channel. You will manage in-market lines to grow brand impact, revenue, and margin while coordinating cross-functionally.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years of related experience, excellent MS Office skills, and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented with strong multitasking.
• Experience with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds (with assistance).

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with vendor partners to develop new product lines and extensions.
• Negotiate cost of goods with vendors.
• Analyze break-even points for ROI analysis.
• Develop pricing recommendations using cost/margin data.
• Coordinate across departments to bring products to market.
• Manage purchase order logistics and forecast demands.
• Review sales and penetration data monthly.
• Provide product expertise for internal and external requirements.
• Develop plans for discontinued products to retain shelf space.

Skills

Vendor collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD

Generative AI tools

Wrike

Job description

The Kong Company LLC in Golden, CO is seeking a results-driven product development professional to lead collaborations with vendor partners and launch new product lines into the global Pet Specialty retail channel. You will manage in-market lines to grow brand impact, revenue, and margin while coordinating cross-functionally.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years of related experience, excellent MS Office skills, and strong project management.