Product Manager - Household Liquids/Pet Grooming

Pets + People; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

Vacation & wellness days

Parental leave

Pawternity Leave

Pet-friendly office

Work-from-anywhere days

Job summary

Pets + People in New York, NY, is seeking a Product Manager focused on formulated products in both the pet and people categories. This hybrid role requires in-office presence 3 days a week as part of our collaborative culture.

You will lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, collaborate with design, sales, and marketing, and drive market-driven decisions to deliver products customers love.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in consumer products.
• Strong formulation background; beauty, grooming, or household cleaning products is a major plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly organized and follow-up oriented, with a track record of completion.
• Pet industry experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading the product development process for formulated products from ideation to launch, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
• Conducting market research and analyzing customer feedback to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Developing roadmaps, pricing, positioning, and prioritizing features based on needs and trends.
• Collaborating with design, sales, and marketing to deliver products on time and meet expectations.
• Monitoring product performance and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Identifying and managing risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring regulatory and testing compliance with licensors and laws.
• Working with suppliers to bring products to market.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Product Manager - Household Liquids/Pet Grooming

New York, New York, Hybrid – 3 days/week in office.

Who We Are

At Pets + People, we make tails wag and customers smile with products brought to market through strategic licensing and innovation. Our brands make everyday life fresh, fun, and user-friendly for the whole family.

Our team of over 80 dedicated employees is headquartered in New York City with both national and global support. With our background, experience, and network, we are uniquely positioned to extend the reach of any brand to a new market.

“We’ve been a pioneer in licensing since 2008, translating favorite brands into practical ‘pet’ applications. In 2014, we expanded our vision into new markets within the ‘people’ sector. Now, we are leveraging our long track record of success and applying it both to pets + people.” – Steven Shweky, Top Dog

About the Role

Learn more about our capabilities at www.petspeople.com

As part of our growth strategy and commitment to excellence, we are looking for a Product Manager who is passionate about building products that customers love. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and roll-out products that deliver the company’s vision and strategy.

We are looking for an energetic Product Manager who will be focusing on developing formulated products within both our pet and people categories. This is a mid-level position that will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll-out products that meet customer needs and align with the company's strategic objectives. This position requires one to possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. This includes spending time in the market to understand their problems and find innovative solutions for the broader market.

The Product Manager is responsible for the overall management of a product line throughout ideation and development. You will be responsible for performing market research, conceptualizing product lines, working with suppliers to build formulation/ingredients, working with licensors on packaging, and working with salespeople to meet retailer needs. You must enjoy spending time in the market to understand their problems and find innovative solutions for the broader market.

What You'll Do

• Leading the product development process for formulated products from ideation to launch, ensuring that the product is developed on time, on budget, and to high-quality standards.

• Conducting market research and analyzing customer feedback to identify gaps in the market and new product opportunities.

• Developing product roadmaps, pricing, positioning, and prioritizing features based on customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as, design, sales, and marketing to ensure that the product is delivered on time and meets customer expectations.

• Monitoring product performance and conducting ongoing analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.

• Identifying and managing product risks, such as technical or market-related challenges, and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Work with all regulatory and testing organizations to ensure product complies with all aspects of requirements as it relates to the law and licensor requirements.

• Work closely with suppliers to bring product to market.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of product management experience in consumer products.

• Strong formulation background; experience in beauty, grooming, or household cleaning products is a major plus.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organized and follow-up oriented, with a track record of seeing work through to completion.

• Pet industry experience is a big plus

Hybrid Work

We're a hybrid office culture, in office 3 days a week with flexibility to work from home the rest. We value the connection and collaboration that in-person work brings, while giving our team room to work in the way that's most effective for them.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $85,000 – $110,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

• HSA/FSA options

• 401(k) with company match

• Commuter benefits

• Generous vacation, personal, and wellness days that grow with tenure

• Parental leave

• \"Pawternity Leave\" for new pet parents

• Pet-friendly office

• Hybrid flexible schedule, with additional Work-From-Anywhere days throughout the year

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fetch is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, and any other factor protected by applicable law.