Product Project Lead

Advantage Solutions • Kansas City, KS

11d • $58,400 - $73,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented, process- and execution-driven Product Project Lead with strong communication skills. The role drives projects through the private-label product development process and works closely with cross-functional teams to achieve milestones within established timelines. Proactive communication with retailers, suppliers, and internal teams is essential to ensuring project objectives are met.

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies, specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services for manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. It serves a variety of trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers, connecting manufacturers and retailers to provide consumers access to products in the marketplace.

This position has no direct reports, but may delegate work and provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to indirect reports. Most offices follow a hybrid schedule, with employees working in the office two to three days per week; business needs may require additional in-office or offsite days. The role requires availability during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and reliable transportation.

The job description outlines the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, and the Company may change or reassign responsibilities as permitted by law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations for known disabilities as required by law and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to think on one’s feet, solve problems, and work as a self-starter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong prioritization and organization skills.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Process-driven or process-oriented approach.
• Reliable transportation.
• Availability during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Work with supplier partners and the retailer to execute new item launches, label updates, and product reformulations, keeping all parties on track to meet deadlines.
• Manage relationships with supplier partners and the retailer; proactively communicate with retailers, suppliers, internal teams, and third-party teams to ensure objectives are met.
• Identify potential project risks and solutions, advise internal and external stakeholders about roadblocks, and help develop and execute solutions.
• Work with and support business managers on new business development.
• Facilitate product development discussions with senior leadership at supplier partners or the retailer.
• Navigate the PLM system and create product and status reports.
• May delegate work and provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to indirect reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level