Product Manager - Private Label & Retail Growth

Chug Inc. / GEMS; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gems is seeking a motivated Product Manager to join our team in Eden Prairie, MN. This entry-to-mid level role offers growth into full ownership of product programs and eventually entire categories, with hands-on experience across the full lifecycle from concept to launch.

You'll work with design, engineering, sourcing, and retail partners to analyze market opportunities, develop offerings, and ensure regulatory and retailer requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related disciplines).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general comfort with data entry and spreadsheets.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive individual who looks for ways to help rather than waiting for direction.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to the retail landscape and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis on competitive products and evaluate the retail landscape to identify opportunities for new products.
• Use internal sales data and available market data tools to analyze product performance, track trends, and inform strategic decision‑making.
• Assist with consumer research on new products and emerging trends.
• Create cohesive product assortments based on market and competitive data analysis.
• Lead the development of products from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with retailer directives and market trends.
• Work with design, project managers, engineering and overseas sourcing teams to ensure product performance meets customer requirements and follows internal development processes.
• Hands on development, test product samples and communicate opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure all products meet regulatory standards and retailer specifications.
• Collaborate with overseas teams and factories to support sourcing of products across various categories, ensuring quality, compliance, and competitive pricing.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Excel

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Adaptability to retail landscape

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gems is seeking a motivated Product Manager to join our team in Eden Prairie, MN. This entry-to-mid level role offers growth into full ownership of product programs and eventually entire categories, with hands-on experience across the full lifecycle from concept to launch.

You'll work with design, engineering, sourcing, and retail partners to analyze market opportunities, develop offerings, and ensure regulatory and retailer requirements are met.