Product Manager

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

Description

This position is responsible for leading the collaboration with vendor partners in the development and launch new product lines into the global Pet Specialty retail channel, as well as managing successful in-market product lines which contribute to KONG’s brand impact, revenue, and margin.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

· Lead the collaborative relationship with vendor partners to identify, design, and develop new product lines and product line extensions.

· Negotiate with vendor partner for product cost of goods.

· Analyze and establish break even points for ROI analysis.

· Utilize cost/margin-based analysis to form pricing recommendations.

· Work across all departments to successfully bring new products to market.

· Facilitate new product line purchase order logistics of quantity and timing.

· Determine and enter forecast demands for all new product lines.

· Perform competitive assessments and research trends to identify future opportunities.

· Review monthly sales and penetration numbers.

· Analyze new products, sales trends and goals.

· Provide product expertise for internal and external requirements. Develop product expansion strategies for successful product lines.

· Develop plans for discontinued products that retain shelf space and minimize customer impact.

· Collaborate and communicate with brand team in project management tool (Wrike).

· Manage product data within internal systems.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Excellent proficiency in MS Office suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

· Experience with CAD or generative AI tools is a plus.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proven track record of successfully managing long and short-term projects.

· Experience with mobilizing cross functional support.

· Ability to research, assess and solve problems.

· Must be detail oriented.

· Ability to use independent judgment, analyze information and formulate recommendations.

· Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.

· Ability to provide outstanding customer service.

· Organized and proactive approach to managing and executing projects.

· Effectively communicate ideas and activities across departments.

· Creative, enthusiastic, and efficient.

· Work well with tight deadlines, be flexible as priorities change.

· Ability to self-motivate and prioritize simultaneous tasks.

· Experience working with China is a plus.

· Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Compensation

• From $100,000 annually

Work Location

• KONG Headquarters - Golden, Colorado
• Onsite Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with low-cost premiums
• Access to voluntary benefits
• Employer paid short-term/long term disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Personal Leave Accrual
• Pet Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, dog toys, and more!