Associate Product Marketing Manager

Lodge Cast Iron•South Pittsburg, TN

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Product Category Manager, the Associate Product Marketing Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to support the development, coordination and execution of new products and product-related initiatives that align with company goals and objectives. This position plays an important role in helping ensure projects move efficiently from concept through commercialization by supporting timelines, communication, organization and execution across multiple initiatives. This role will primarily support Lodge's sourced products portfolio, including cookware accessories, kitchen products and other item categories that support Lodge's broader product portfolio. Working closely with Product Marketing, Sourcing, Sales and Finance teams, this individual will help manage numerous concurrent projects from concept through commercialization while ensuring timelines, samples, costing, product information and project details remain organized and on track. Success in this role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to effectively coordinate across cross-functional stakeholders while independently driving assigned projects forward. The ideal candidate enjoys wearing multiple hats throughout the day and is comfortable balancing a variety of product categories, retailer needs and project priorities in a fast-paced environment. In addition to supporting sourced product development, this role will manage select retail accounts and contribute to evolving business opportunities and special projects as needed. The Marketing department is a highly collaborative team, and this role will work closely with Product Marketing, Ecommerce, Creative, Brand Engagement, Sales, Finance, Operations, Purchasing and Sourcing throughout the development process. Interest in cooking is a plus for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
1-3 years of experience in product marketing, project management, product commercialization or a related field
Experience supporting sourced and/or imported product development processes
Experience supporting product development, commercialization or project management within a consumer-packaged goods company, retailer or related industry
Experience managing sourced and/or imported product development strongly preferred
Understanding of product costing, margin expectations and retail pricing principles
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage numerous concurrent projects and timelines
Ability to manage multiple products simultaneously while maintaining accuracy across specifications, costing, timelines and project documentation
Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams including Product Marketing, Purchasing, Sourcing and Sales
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and follow through on assigned responsibilities
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Comfortable learning and working within multiple systems
Ability to prioritize between numerous tasks and shifting business needs
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

Experience working with major retail partners is a plus
Experience using project management software such as Asana is a plus
Interest in cooking is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary project coordinator for sourced product categories, managing project timelines, milestones and deliverables from concept through commercialization
Partner closely with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to track product development progress, samples, costing, packaging and production readiness
Coordinate the review, organization and communication of product samples, specifications and project details across cross-functional teams
Support the execution and coordination of new product launches, product updates and special projects
Help manage project timelines within Asana, follow-ups and communication across cross-functional teams
Coordinate project deliverables and maintain accurate project status updates within company systems
Support commercialization efforts including packaging updates, product setup, product testing coordination and launch preparation
Support costing analysis and retail pricing recommendations for sourced products and retailer-specific programs
Manage assigned retail accounts and support seasonal line reviews, item launches and ongoing product maintenance
Assist with retailer-specific product initiatives and seasonal projects
Partner with Product Marketing leadership to support evolving product categories, innovation initiatives and miscellaneous business opportunities
Help organize and communicate project objectives, timelines and next steps to stakeholders across the organization
Assist in preparing presentations, reports and business proposals for internal and external use
Participate in research related to products, consumers, market trends and competitive products
Take ownership of assigned projects and help drive them through completion
Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Creative, Operations, Purchasing and Sourcing teams to support successful project execution
Maintain strong attention to detail across multiple concurrent projects and priorities
Proactively identify project risks, delays or obstacles and communicate solutions and recommendations
All other tasks as assigned

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Generous Paid Time Off
Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
401K Match and Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
$150 Boot Allowance
Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Events