Pet Product Manager - Partnerships & Market Launch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

Personal leave accrual

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Dog toys and more

Job summary

KONG Company in Golden, Colorado, is seeking a Product Development Lead to collaborate with vendor partners, develop new product lines, and launch them into the global Pet Specialty retail channel. You will manage in-market product lines and coordinate with internal teams to optimize revenue and margins.

The role requires strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to mobilize cross-functional support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–4 years related experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with CAD or generative AI tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of managing long and short-term projects.
• Experience mobilizing cross-functional support.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with vendor partners to identify, design, and develop new product lines.
• Negotiate cost of goods and analyze break-even points for ROI.
• Form pricing recommendations using cost/margin analysis.
• Coordinate with all departments to bring new products to market.
• Forecast demand for new product lines and manage POs.
• Review sales data and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Manage product data in internal systems and support project management tools.
• Provide product expertise for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Independent judgment

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD

Generative AI tools

Job description

KONG Company in Golden, Colorado, is seeking a Product Development Lead to collaborate with vendor partners, develop new product lines, and launch them into the global Pet Specialty retail channel. You will manage in-market product lines and coordinate with internal teams to optimize revenue and margins.

The role requires strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to mobilize cross-functional support.