Associate Product Manager
Core
Manage specific product categories and features from concept to launch, driving assortment strategy and execution for retail product lines.
Role type
Associate Product Manager (Retail/Private Brand)
Builds
New product assortments, product features, and retail merchandise
Domain
Retail / Arts & Crafts / Private Brand Management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Market research, competitive analysis, project management, product lifecycle management, data analysis, cross-functional coordination (via careerplan.io/jobs/R00325753-associate-product-manager-at-michaels)
Preferred skills
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Agile methodologies, branding and packaging development
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions; Develop product assortment strategies based on sales data and customer feedback; Define product requirements and user stories for new items; Collaborate with design, merchandising, and sourcing teams on product development; Lead project management for product initiatives including timeline and resource coordination; Monitor post-launch product performance and prepare success metrics reports.
