Product Management Associate

2 weeks ago


Union Grove, Wisconsin, United States Real Flame® Full time

Why Choose Us?

Real Flame is a leading manufacturer in the fire feature industry, recognized for our innovative brands that enhance the comfort and aesthetics of both indoor and outdoor environments. Our diverse product range includes electric fireplaces, outdoor fire tables, wood-burning fire pits, patio furniture, and various accessories. We distribute our products throughout North America via independent outdoor retailers, online home décor and DIY partners, as well as high-end specialty stores. As a rapidly expanding business and an industry frontrunner, Real Flame has been a trusted name for over 25 years, with our products adorning countless homes across the continent. We invite you to explore a career with us.

Position Overview

We are in search of a motivated and detail-oriented Product Management Associate with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. This role involves supporting various aspects of product lifecycle management. Your main responsibility will be to ensure the timely development and launch of new products by managing and maintaining product lifecycle calendars. You will be tasked with organizing and preparing for all critical development meetings, which includes managing product samples, creating necessary documentation, and setting up new items. The Associate will navigate various ERP and PDM systems to assist in these tasks and may also lead cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain product lifecycle calendars for Real Flame Indoor, Real Flame Outdoor, and Jensen Co. Outdoor new product launches and quality maintenance activities.
  • Provide regular reminders and updates on key deadlines to the Design and Engineering teams to ensure product launches meet critical milestones.
  • Identify and propose alternative solutions if a product is at risk of missing its launch deadline.
  • Oversee product sample and swatch management, collaborating with sourcing teams and vendors to acquire parts and samples promptly.
  • Participate in product review meetings and document detailed notes for distribution.
  • Conduct market and trend research to uncover competitive insights and opportunities within product categories.
  • Act as a liaison between customer service and quality teams to resolve product-related issues and assist in troubleshooting.
  • Collect and analyze customer feedback to identify potential areas for product enhancement.
  • Contribute to the creation of product pitch decks using design tools for sales support.
  • Assist with various tasks and projects as directed by the Leadership team.

New Product Setup

  • Support the onboarding and launch of new products by collaborating with the Product Development team on specifications.
  • Utilize NetSuite for inputting product setup information.
  • Assist in auditing the Item Master to ensure alignment with engineering files using PDM systems.

Technical Design

  • Utilize Adobe software to create supporting documentation, including instruction manuals, control panel designs, and packaging labels.

Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting data to make informed decisions.

Education and Experience

  • A Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, retail merchandising, or a related field is preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in product management, project management, marketing, or similar roles is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the fireplace or outdoor living industry is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Air Table, and other project management tools is required.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Real Flame, a division of KSP Group, Inc., is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.



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