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Assistant Product Manager, Apparel Brands

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Product Manager, Apparel Brands, in our Coquitlam BC or Elgin, IL (Chicago Area), location.

The Assistant Product Manager, Apparel Brands will support the Product Managers in improving existing product marketing campaigns or developing new products fit for the company. The Assistant Product Manager will work under the supervision of a Product Manager.

This will be a Hybrid role with two days at the office and three days working from home or you can choose to work full-time at the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product life-cycle process – optimize new product introduction and minimize any financial impact of the discontinued product;

• Work in conjunction with the General Marketing team, to determine placement, product introduction and promotion strategy. Develop clear product “core” messaging and provide clear value distinction in the marketplace;

• Understand, define, and communicate the competitive landscape for the product category, define target markets, and determine key market messages;

• Develop product specifications, packaging ideas, and technical information for the graphics department;

• Combines creativity and out-of-the-box thinking in marketing and introducing new products to the market, seasonal promotions, advertising opportunities, new product launches, etc.;

• Assist Sr. Product Manager in managing the relationship and product lines with existing and new suppliers;

• Work through product quality and compliance improvements;

• Work in conjunction with the General Marketing team, to determine placement, product introduction, and promotional strategy;

• Support trade shows and other company-sponsored events as required;

• Respond to questions and concerns from customers and sales and service staff.

• Other duties and projects will be assigned as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in product development in commercial or industrial products; or related experience in Retail, Supply Chain, or Operations preferred.

• Excellent presentation skills;

• Ability to build strong relationships;

• Ability to understand, work with and relay technical product specifications;

• Highly organized and detail-oriented;

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities;

• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on MS Office – particularly Excel

and PowerPoint;

• Works well in a fast-paced and changing environment;

• Thirst for knowledge;

• Experience in the clothing or textiles industry preferred

Education

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, marketing, fashion merchandising, or a related discipline is preferred.