Product Management Associate (Innovation & Marketing)
About The Position
The Product Management Associate is an entry-level product development, product management, and product marketing role designed to prepare high-potential individuals for promotion to Product Manager within approximately two years. The position offers broad exposure to product management, fragrance development, innovation, and business operations while developing skills for a long-term career in product management. Working with Product Managers and cross-functional teams, the associate learns the business, identifies opportunities for growth and improvement, and contributes to developing air fresheners that delight consumers. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Syracuse, New York. The employee will travel to the Corporate Office in Watertown, New York, for the first month of orientation and then routinely travel there an average of two days per month.
Requirements
- No prior education or work experience is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Creative thinking and curiosity about products, consumers, and markets.
- Ability to work in person in Syracuse, New York, and travel to the Corporate Office in Watertown, New York, for the first month of orientation and an average of two days per month thereafter.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of the Little Trees business, products, consumers, and manufacturing processes.
- Monitor consumer, customer, competitive, and market trends to identify opportunities and emerging trends.
- Analyze sales data to uncover insights and support marketing, brand, and development decisions.
- Lead and support product management projects, including developing new air freshener fragrances, design and packaging updates, product improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Draft product briefs, fragrance briefs, and creative briefs to guide internal and external partners.
- Participate in product development and innovation projects from concept through launch.
- Participate in brand management and marketing projects.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Operations, Procurement, and other departments to solve business challenges and execute key initiatives.
- Draft, revise, and maintain standard operating procedures and other business documentation.
- Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Immediate eligibility in 401K Savings Plan and match.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Weekly dependent care reimbursement.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- On-site café and fitness center.
- Free family fitness memberships.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
