Product Manager

LITTLE TREES; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Savings Plan & Match

Medical & Dental/Vision Insurance

On-site Café

Fitness Center

Free family fitness memberships

Job summary

A leading air freshener manufacturer is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented CPG Product Manager to oversee product development and lifecycle management in Watertown, NY. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years in product management within consumer-packaged goods, coupled with strong skills in market analysis and project management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize product offerings and drive innovation. Excellent benefits include 401K, Medical, and on-site fitness options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in product management of consumer-packaged goods or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to authority on assigned products.
• Analyze market trends and consumer behavior.
• Identify updates to packaging and product features.
• Lead cross-functional teams through product development.
• Develop long-term product strategies.
• Draft clear product briefs.
• Monitor product costs and set pricing strategies.
• Implement comprehensive launch plans.
• Create selling materials for sales support.

Skills

Product Management

Market Analysis

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

Making the famous LITTLE TREES air fresheners here in the USA since 1952.

This position is 100% on-site at our corporate office in Watertown, NY.

Summary

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented CPG Product Manager to lead the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of specific product lines within our fragranced consumer goods portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of industry trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape to drive innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

• Be the Product Expert: Serve as the go-to authority on assigned products, understanding every aspect from formulation to consumer experience.
• Market & Consumer Analysis: Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, consumer behavior, and fragrance trends to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Packaging & Product Innovation: Identify, research, and recommend updates to packaging and product features to enhance sensory appeal, shelf impact, and operational efficiency.
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams through the product development process, ensuring alignment across departments and timely execution from concept to launch.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute long-term product strategies that align with brand goals and market dynamics.
• Brief Development: Draft clear and compelling product briefs for fragrance houses, design teams, and R&D and manufacturing partners.
• Cost Management & Pricing: Monitor product costs, optimize margins, and set pricing strategies that balance profitability with market competitiveness.
• Launch Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive launch plans, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
• Sales Enablement: Create persuasive selling stories, launch materials, and training tools to support sales teams and retail partners.

Requirements

• 2+ years in product management of consumer-packaged goods or a related field

Benefits include immediate eligibility in 401K Savings Plan & Match, Medical & Dental/Vision Insurance, weekly Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, on-site Café & Fitness Center and free family fitness memberships.

For more information, or to apply visit jobs.littletrees.com