Associate Product Manager, Hydro Flask

Associate Product ManagerJoin our Home and Outdoors team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brand: Hydro Flask. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talentWork Location: Bend, OR (work 3 days onsite)Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.What you will be doing:As an Associate Product Manager, you guide new products from concept through launch by coordinating market research, product planning, pricing, positioning, packaging, promotions, and communication efforts. You also identify and manage external design and manufacturing partners to support development.In addition to launching new products, you oversee existing product categoriesmanaging pricing, maintaining quality, and recommending updates to marketing or distribution as needed. You conduct strategic analysis of your categories and develop long-term plans in partnership with the Category Director. You also play a key role in supporting and mentoring Product Development Assistants.Product Strategy & ResearchIdentify new product opportunities through consumer research, competitive analysis, and market trends.Build product briefs and validate concepts through surveys, testing, and user insights.Analyze category financials, POS data, and product performance to guide strategy and growth.Present annual 3-year product pipeline and strategic vision.Product Development & Project ManagementManage product development schedules and maintain updates for cross-functional teams.Partner closely with engineering to develop products, assess risks, and maintain ongoing communication.Manage relationships with design firms, including timelines, milestones, and feedback.Oversee patent strategy and coordinate with Legal and Engineering on filings.Maintain daily communication with overseas factories regarding pricing, timelines, and development.Pricing, Financials & ComplianceQuote and finalize product pricing based on margin requirements.Input and analyze pricing data in the New Products Pricing file.Submit products for compliance testing and ensure all standards are met pre-production.Update products and packaging to meet evolving compliance, consumer, and competitive requirements.Packaging & Go-to-MarketLead packaging development from kickoff through final approval, coordinating with APO, marketing, and factories.Participate in Go-to-Market meetings to align on launch strategy and ensure accurate product content online.Oversee product transitions and monitor instore and e-commerce presentation.Cross-Functional CollaborationMaintain strong relationships with Engineering, APO, Compliance, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales.Support sales teams with product expertise for retailer meetings.Collaborate on corporate initiatives such as sustainability, packaging redesign, and vendor consolidation.Provide accurate product information to all cross-functional partners.Ongoing Business ManagementMonitor category and product financial performance and identify actions to protect or grow the business.Conduct in-store visits and site audits to evaluate product presentation.Attend monthly compliance meetings and contribute to PM team meetings.Team Support & DevelopmentBuild strong communication practices with factories and internal teams.Participate in required PM trainings (e.g., dscout, SurveyMonkey, Smartsheet).Stay flexible and adapt to new processes and initiatives.Skills needed to be successful in this role:Ability to prioritize/juggle projects and multi-taskAbility to work with teamsStrong organizational skillsDeadline orientedMust be detail oriented and have good follow-through skillsMust have strong verbal and written communication skillsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree.2+ years of relevant experience in product development and consumer products.Computer software: MS Office Suite.Experience with Project Management software (Projects, Smartsheet, Basecamp, etc.)Authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.Preferred Qualifications:OracleSmartsheetBenefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.