Global Product Marketing Manager – Coffee Job ID 2023-01491

Conair•Stamford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Us At Cuisinart, you’ll join a brand known for innovation, quality, and an iconic place in the kitchen. We are passionate about creating tools to bring Coffee culture more confidently, creatively, and joyfully into their homes. About the Role: You will be the leader responsible for the global business performance (sales, margins, etc) of a Coffee product portfolio driving significant growth in the category. You will lead end-to-end product development - collaborating with global teams to bring exceptional products to market, strengthen the portfolio, and ensure flawless, on-time execution. We’re seeking a creative, insight-driven, and consumer-obsessed Global Product Manager to drive the future of our Coffee portfolio . This role is ideal for someone who loves Coffee, is passionate about understanding the Coffee experience for global consumers and is skilled at turning consumer insights into compelling innovation stories & products consumers will love. In this role, you will be expected to be an expert on coffee – understanding the global markets, coffee trends, and have deeply understanding how people enjoy coffee around the world, you will drive product innovations that surprise, delight, and bring joy to our consumers.

Requirements

Positive attitude, competitive spirit with strong desire to win by designing the absolute best-selling products in the Coffee market
Passion for Coffee and consumer-focused innovation
Obsession for deeply understanding the consumer, usability, and human-centered design
An infectious enthusiasm for creatively solving consumer problems and telling compelling stories that bring the product benefits to life
Executive presence - exceptional communication and storytelling abilities
3–5 years of experience in product management or consumer product marketing roles
Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skills
Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional and global teams
Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities — both written and verbal
Proficiency in Office + AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, etc) and a passion for new technologies
Willingness to travel domestically/internationally (up to 20%) and take early/late calls to lead global team coordination with Asia Cuisinart team and our overseas vendors.

Responsibilities

Consumer Insight & Market Understanding Be a global expert in Coffee – fully understand the Global coffee market, key competitors, retail assortments, and market/consumer trends
Deeply understand Coffee culture and the various Coffee consumers – understand what is happening in coffee shops, on social media, trends, and key pain points with home use
Identify knowledge gaps and build learning plans with research teams to uncover the deeper emotional and functional drivers behind Coffee usage/behaviors.
Product Innovation & Storytelling Translate insights into roadmap filled with creative products and solutions that spark excitement with consumers, our sales teams, and customers & drive growth
Craft clear, compelling product stories that elevate everyday Coffee moments and bring the Cuisinart brand to life in the kitchen.
Develop an innovation pipeline rooted in real consumer needs — with every concept designed to surprise, delight, and inspire joy at home.
Product Development & Launch Execution Lead product development from idea to shelf - define features, positioning, specs, and pricing that make products both meaningful and competitive.
Partner with advanced concepts, design, engineering, sourcing, and packaging to ensure products meet our standards for quality, margin, and aesthetic appeal.
Manage timelines, budgets, and milestones across global teams to ensure timely, seamless execution.
Support product testing, quality validation, sustainability goals, & regulatory compliance.
Go-to-Market & Story Amplification Collaborate with marketing and sales to bring the product story to life across all channels — from packaging and content to retailer storytelling and digital activation.
Ensure every touchpoint reflects the emotional benefits and value of the product, reinforcing why Cuisinart is a trusted, beloved kitchen companion.
Support go-to-market planning, sell-in materials, and product education across internal and customer-facing teams.
Portfolio Stewardship & Optimization Monitor product performance in-market, identifying opportunities to enhance, update, or retire SKUs to keep the portfolio fresh and focused.
Maintain product trackers, & documentation to support team efficiency and transparency.
Drive cost savings, packaging refreshes, and rationalization efforts that simplify choice while maximizing consumer impact.
Obsession with 5-star consumer reviews and having products user absolutely love