Product Manager Intern

Master Lock • Deerfield, IL

18h

About The Position

As a Product Manager Intern on the Retail team, you will dive into the full lifecycle of product portfolio management - taking ideas from initial concept all the way to store shelves. Working alongside cross-functional partners in marketing, engineering, and sales, you will analyze market trends, gather real customer insights, and help shape data-driven category strategies. In this hands-on role, you will tackle real-world business challenges, refine go-to-market strategies, support life cycle initiatives and contribute in product launches that fuel retail growth.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program (preferably in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field).
• Strong analytical ability with proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Powerpoint).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in basic business, marketing, or retail concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize complex data into clear, fact-based insights and recommendations.
• Strong interest or curiosity in how consumer products are designed, packaged, and sold in stores or online.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Collaborative mindset with a desire to work in a cross-functional, matrixed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze competitive data, pricing, and retail market trends to support category strategy and product positioning
• Assist product managers through stage-gate development processes by organizing product requirements, tracking timelines, and compiling voice-of-customer (VOC) research.
• Support the auditing of existing product lines, reviewing SKU performance, pricing structures, and inventory to aid lifecycle management decisions.
• Partner with Brand and Channel Marketing teams to help review and organize sales enablement tools, point-of-purchase displays, packaging layouts, and digital content.
• Support daily operational inquiries from sales and customer teams regarding product features, sample requests, and availability.

Benefits

• annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan
• robust health plans
• market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree