Product Management Associate

About the Role

The Product Management Associate is an entry-level role focused on product development, product management, and product marketing, designed to prepare individuals for promotion to Product Manager within approximately two years. This position offers broad exposure to product management, fragrance development, innovation, and business operations.

Key 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:
• Development of 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• This is a full-time, in-person position.
• Travel to the Corporate Office in Watertown, NY for the first month of orientation, followed by routine travel to the Corporate Office an average of 2 days per month.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative thinker with a curiosity about products, consumers, and markets.

Qualifications

• No prior education or work experience is required.