American Greetings
Job Description
As this is a hybrid role based out of our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates that currently reside in Northeast Ohio.
The Product Management Analyst is responsible for supporting their manager in developing, communicating, and executing annual/multi-year strategic plans for a Celebrations product category (e.g., Greeting Cards, Gift Packaging, Party Goods/Decorations, Stickers, or Stationery). The Analyst will stay in‑tune with and ahead of consumer needs, product trends, the competitive environment and margin/cost factors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports development of master product catalogue (including size, contents, price mix, and COGS) and collaborates with Occasion and Creative teams to add new items to master catalogue as needed
Responsible for analyzing point‑of‑sale data, consumer research, retail observations, industry trends, etc., to inform price and format mix within a master catalogue as well as product refresh
Gathers and organizes insights in a manner that guides strategic thinking and retail strategy development
Understands the key drivers of perceived value and cost of goods for assigned category
Responsible for the on‑time and accurate delivery of occasion line lists, consisting of documentation of key item‑level information
Supports cost management efforts for assigned category
Supports continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on simplification
Experience Required Required Length & Type of Experience:
A qualified candidate will have 1+ years of prior retail/consumer product experience, or equivalent internship work, demonstrating ability to support multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail is critical
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrates the following Leadership Competencies: Inspirational Leadership, Highly Collaborative, Customer Centric, Accountability, Results Focused, Financial Acumen
Demonstrates the following Category Team Strategic Capabilities: Analytical Skills, Communication/Presentation Skills, Project Management Skills, Consumer Insight, Product Aptitude
Strong PC skills to include excellent knowledge of MS Office
Education Required Bachelor's of Science in Business/Marketing or related degree.
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The Product Management Analyst is responsible for supporting their manager in developing, communicating, and executing annual/multi-year strategic plans for a Celebrations product category (e.g., Greeting Cards, Gift Packaging, Party Goods/Decorations, Stickers, or Stationery). The Analyst will stay in‑tune with and ahead of consumer needs, product trends, the competitive environment and margin/cost factors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports development of master product catalogue (including size, contents, price mix, and COGS) and collaborates with Occasion and Creative teams to add new items to master catalogue as needed
Responsible for analyzing point‑of‑sale data, consumer research, retail observations, industry trends, etc., to inform price and format mix within a master catalogue as well as product refresh
Gathers and organizes insights in a manner that guides strategic thinking and retail strategy development
Understands the key drivers of perceived value and cost of goods for assigned category
Responsible for the on‑time and accurate delivery of occasion line lists, consisting of documentation of key item‑level information
Supports cost management efforts for assigned category
Supports continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on simplification
Experience Required Required Length & Type of Experience:
A qualified candidate will have 1+ years of prior retail/consumer product experience, or equivalent internship work, demonstrating ability to support multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail is critical
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrates the following Leadership Competencies: Inspirational Leadership, Highly Collaborative, Customer Centric, Accountability, Results Focused, Financial Acumen
Demonstrates the following Category Team Strategic Capabilities: Analytical Skills, Communication/Presentation Skills, Project Management Skills, Consumer Insight, Product Aptitude
Strong PC skills to include excellent knowledge of MS Office
Education Required Bachelor's of Science in Business/Marketing or related degree.
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