Product Development Associate - Consumer Goods & Growth

Sharkninjaoperatingllc; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a product development professional to drive profitable programs across Shark floorcare lines. You’ll define specifications, translate consumer needs into actionable product changes, and partner with engineers, marketers and cross-functional teams to deliver a 5-star experience.

The role emphasizes consumer-first thinking, strong project management, and clear communication across management levels.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in product development, marketing or related field with consumer goods context.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or related field.
• Consumer-first perspective when introducing new products or processes.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and iterate product specifications aligning with consumer needs.
• Own assigned categories’ sales performance and identify new product opportunities.
• Lead competitive product analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Share insights from consumers with NPD teams for feature feedback.
• Partner with Testing and Quality orgs to define testing procedures.
• Be the product expert for cross-functional teams.

Skills

Consumer-first mindset

Project management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

5-star customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

Job description

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a product development professional to drive profitable programs across Shark floorcare lines. You’ll define specifications, translate consumer needs into actionable product changes, and partner with engineers, marketers and cross-functional teams to deliver a 5-star experience.

The role emphasizes consumer-first thinking, strong project management, and clear communication across management levels.