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Product Manager, Merchandising
- Crate & Barrel (Northbrook, IL)
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The Product Manager is a key member of the Technology team, responsible for defining and delivering valuable products for a product team with medium complexity. This role requires a solid understanding of product management principles, a passion for technology, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. The Product Manager plays a critical role in executing the product strategy and roadmap, and driving the success of their product. As a Product Manager of Merchandising you will support capabilities such as: Line Planning, Assortment Planning, & Pricing. Over the next few years, this role will focus on supporting the many cross-functional initiatives and goals already in flight. This includes initiatives in Merch Planning/Inventory management, a new PIM platform, and a growing B2B business. While supporting these initiatives, this Product Manager will simultaneously create a vision and roadmap for the future of the Merchandising domain.
A day in the life as a Product Manager:
+ Define product priority, scope, and direction aligned to a defined product strategy for a product team with medium complexity
+ Establish clear and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that track the product’s success and inform strategic decisions
+ Work autonomously to define and prioritize features based on data, customer feedback, and business goals
+ Leverage a comprehensive understanding of the functionality and utilization of systems, tools, and applications within the product to proactively identify and communicate dependencies and impacts to cross-functional teams
+ Manage the entire product lifecycle for assigned product(s), from ideation and design through development, testing, and deployment, adhering to agile methodologies
+ Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights gathering to inform product decisions
+ Lead product discovery activities to validate product ideas and ensure alignment with customer needs
+ Maintain and prioritize the product backlog and opportunity backlog to drive innovation
+ Collaborate effectively with engineering, business partners, and other stakeholders to align on product strategy and ensure successful execution
+ Work closely with management and the product team to define a compelling product and evangelize that vision
+ Prioritize defects associated with the product with appropriate urgency
What you'll bring to the table:
+ Solid knowledge of Product Management Practices
+ Proficiency in agile methodologies
+ Strong stakeholder management skills
+ Strategic thinking ability to align product decisions with business goals
+ Strong data analysis skills and the ability to use data to define KPIs and inform product decisions
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate to various levels, including leadership
+ Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on finding creative and effective solutions
+ Excellent organizational skills, and focus on details and accuracy
+ Strong drive to achieve results and deliver impactful products
+ Commitment to ongoing learning and development in the field of product management
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
+ 3+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on omnichannel retail
+ Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or equivalent work experience
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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