Associate Product Manager

As an Associate Product Manager at Benjamin Moore, your key responsibilities will include supporting the Product Manager in portfolio management and driving product launches. You'll oversee the product formulation process with the R&D team and lead promotional efforts by developing market test and launch plans. Additionally, communicating sales updates associated with your portfolio is vital, making sure all stakeholders are informed about new products, enhancements, and marketing changes.

For the Associate Product Manager role at Benjamin Moore, candidates should have a bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or sales. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to a customer-first approach are essential. Familiarity with paint applications is a plus, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is also required.

The Associate Product Manager plays a critical role in shaping product strategy at Benjamin Moore by continuously assessing market trends and competition. Collaboration with the Market Research team to gather relevant insights is fundamental in informing decisions that align with our business goals, ultimately driving product development that meets customer needs.

To be successful as an Associate Product Manager at Benjamin Moore, you need strong organizational skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Excellent written and oral communication skills are critical for interacting across various levels of the company, alongside the ability to translate analytics into actionable recommendations.

At Benjamin Moore, our work environment is collaborative and inclusive, encouraging employees to connect and grow together. As an Associate Product Manager, you will work closely with various teams—such as marketing and R&D—to create and launch products that resonate with our retailers and customers. Our culture values openness and community, making it a great place for someone who thrives in a team-oriented setting.

When answering this question, focus on specific product launch experiences you've had in previous roles. Include details such as the product lifecycle stages you managed and any key metrics or results that highlight your contributions.

Demonstrate your ability to prioritize projects by discussing techniques such as using project management tools, setting deadlines, and regularly reviewing progress. Share specific examples where you effectively managed your time and resources.

Discuss any analytical tools, datasets, or methodologies you utilize to gather and interpret market trends. Provide examples of how your analysis has directly influenced product decisions or strategies in a past role.

Emphasize the importance of regular updates, meetings, and collaborative tools. Share experiences where you facilitated communication and synchrony among departments to achieve a common goal.

Be honest about challenges but focus on your problem-solving skills. Share specific situations that demonstrate your resilience and ability to innovate under pressure while managing expectations.

Talk about your process of gathering and analyzing customer feedback, incorporating it into product development. Share an example of a product you adjusted based on customer insights to improve satisfaction.

Align your skills, experiences, and values with those of Benjamin Moore. Highlight your dedication to innovation, teamwork, and delivering quality results based on customer and market needs.

Discuss resources like industry publications, webinars, or professional networks you engage with to stay informed. Mention how this continuous learning can benefit your work at Benjamin Moore.

Provide a concise overview of a product you've worked on, details about your role in bringing it to market, and the impact it had on sales or customer engagement. Be specific about the steps taken and strategies used.

Mention specific tools you are proficient in and explain how they assist you in project management, analysis, or communication. Relate your experience with tools that align with Benjamin Moore’s requirements.