Assistant Product Manager

2 weeks ago


Stoughton, United States Franklin Sports Full time

Assistant Product Manager, Youth Sports Exempt Who we are:

At Franklin Sports, Inc. we believe that sports make life better. Driven by our passion to get people moving, playing, and competing, we bring sports to life for athletes of all ages. Whether our job is designing a product for a World Series MVP or a child enjoying their first swings of the bat, we are dedicated to making sports inspiring, fun, and accessible for all. Every day, we collaborate to bring innovation and quality craftsmanship across the world of sport. We are super proud of our partnerships with Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, USA Pickleball, and Hasbro’s Nerf brand which bring energy, strength, and joy to our products. We are family-owned and family-driven. To join Franklin Sports is to join the #FranklinFam. What you will do: The Youth Sports Assistant Product Manager plays a pivotal role within our product team, contributing to various aspects of product development and management. In this role, you will be part of our dynamic youth sports team, dedicated to introducing innovative and engaging toy sport products aimed at igniting children's enthusiasm for sports. This rapidly evolving sector demands fresh perspectives and creative input to propel it to greater heights. The APM responsibilities include but are not limited to market research on product assortments/industry trends, managing the cost grid development, supporting new product ideation and development follow-up, daily communication with our global supply chain, creation of marketing presentations and deliverables, reviewing and organizing incoming sample prototypes, ensuring that all database inputs are accurate and properly maintained, copywriting and much more. A passion for youth sports and a keen interest in toy product development are highly desirable. Additionally, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and effectively manage multiple priorities is crucial. The position will report to the Director, Product Management and is based at our corporate office in Stoughton, MA with a hybrid option. In more detail, you will: Manage assigned product line development (data creation, vendor communications, documentation, and database retention) Be responsible for ensuring accuracy and data entry of internal process systems and databases (Art Tracker, Smart Track, IMAST) are handled. *Internal programs Manage product and packaging approvals within the youth sports category. Handle product specification identification, creation, and implementation Develop cost analysis and profitability analysis. Manage sales presentation (i.e., ensure proper samples of products and packaging to the sales force are being provided promptly, etc.). Ensure that samples and prototype inventory in the warehouse are organized, categorized, and stored properly. Support the Director of Product Management in the product development cycle Responsible for the creation of catalogs and printed material in support of annual launches Other projects as assigned. Who you are: The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in a similar role in the consumer product goods industry, ideally in sporting goods, and needs to be able to understand product development marketing, be analytical, and have excellent follow-up and communication skills. What you have done: Completed your bachelor’s degree. Have 5+ years of experience in product management support in the consumer product goods industry, ideally in sporting goods. Are highly organized, motivated, and task-oriented. Have advanced computer user skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Product Databases, Salsify Can manage multiple priorities and juggle between daily, weekly, and monthly demands. Have an entrepreneurial mentality and eagerness to grow within the company in the product management area. Are a strategic and analytical thinker. Possess the ability to work well under pressure and work cross-functionally with all levels in the organization. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have the ability and willingness to work in the sample warehouse environment. Level of Responsibility: Interact independently with internal and external parties, has the knowledge to make independent decisions. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not supervise employees. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear, climb ladders occasionally, stand, and bend, occasionally lifting boxes of ~ 20 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Franklin Sports

is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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