Assistant Product Manager

JOHNSON HEALTH TECH TRADING INC • Village of Cottage Grove, WI

2h

About The Position

Position Overview: Under the guidance of the Director of Product Development, the Assistant Product Manager (APM) plays a vital supporting role on the product development team by working closely with Product Managers to help bring products to market and improve existing products. Responsibilities span across planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring that product strategies are implemented effectively. This is a non-supervisory position.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology undergrad or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Education or experience with product, sales or service in the fitness industry; or product management in another consumer industry preferred
• Experience with Specialty Retail, Health Clubs, or Mass Retail preferred
• Avid user of fitness products or consumer fitness tracking products preferred
• International experience, particularly with Asian manufacturing preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint required
• Local, domestic and international travel will be required

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and refining product concepts, features, and specifications based on market research, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and other teams to translate product requirements into actionable plans and timelines.
• Help manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Assemble, review, and use products to evaluate performance, customer requirements, quality, and safety
• Provide direction for and assist designers to select the most suitable industrial design
• Write and manage Owner’s Manuals and Assembly Guides
• Develop comprehensive product briefs and new product proposals
• Manage and review all proposed product improvements
• Conduct or participate in meaningful consumer focus groups as needed
• Monitor product performance to improve current and future products
• Gather and interpret customer feedback, competitor data, and market trends to inform product decisions
• Assist in detailed competitive reviews and maintain competitive analysis
• Assist to identify future opportunities two to three years in advance
• Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, identify opportunities for key product or technology enhancements
• Support global marketing, product development and sales team developing product features and benefits
• Support training sales team on why our products are the best in class
• Other projects as assigned

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Product discounts
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees