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Job Role: Senior Product Manager

Location: Remote

Contract Length: 12 Months (View to extend)

Contract: W2 (THIS IS A W2 CONTRACT ONLY)

Rate: $45-55 per hour

Please contact: [email protected]

The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping support the Product team by improving the UX and UI products. This individual will be working very closely with marketing and development teams, diving into analytics to bring out the best product experience possible.

Responsibilities/ Requirements

• Must have a strong understanding of UX and UI technologies
• Over 6 + years of experience as a Product Manager
• Strong stakeholder/client management experience
• Must have a strong analytics background working with front end designers/developers
• A form of artificial intelligence and machine learning understanding would be beneficial but not essential
• Must understand educational language
• Must have vast experience within B-TO-B companies
• Strong reporting and client skills is required
• Must have a strong experience working with front end designers/developers/engineering teams
• Someone who has sold SAAS products before would be beneficial
• Must have strong experience around integration of data into clients systems and reporting of client data
• This position is only available for W2 contractors only

Forsyth Barnes

Lead Product Manager – Bilingual (Mandarin/English)

We are looking for a Lead Product Manager to support clients in our Financial Services practice at Exadel. This role will work directly with our clients to deliver products and services in a growing consulting environment with people who truly care about you and your ideas.

Who we are at Exadel:

Exadel is a global software consulting and development company that partners with organizations to help them become digital leaders in their industries. We look beyond the code to understand the impact our clients want to make and help them get from ideation to development and outcomes. We accelerate the results of digital transformations through an open, collaborative approach combined with our deep experience across industries, business processes, and technologies.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Working Environment: Hybrid

Qualifications:

• Working proficiency in Mandarin and English
• Extensive experience in the financial services and Fintech industry
• 5+ years of domain experience in asset or wealth management
• 5+ years in a product management role
• Understanding of technology infrastructure (network, databases, cloud platforms, etc.)

About our Project:

Our client is working with us on a multi-year transformation project, leveraging state-of-the-art technological solutions. We are seeking candidates with a background in Capital Markets, who are well versed in asset and investment management. The journey begins with an assessment of current state software and infrastructure and will advance to re-platform and modernize our client’s entire infrastructure with game changing solutions.

Exadel

Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for blending technical prowess with business acumen? We’re on the lookout for a CRM Product Management Lead (Salesforce or MS Dynamics preferred) who can orchestrate the optimization of our enterprise-wide CRM system, crafting exceptional customer and employee experiences. If you’re adept at fostering relationships, leading sales strategies, and steering service enablement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation in lead generation, sales automation, and customer lifecycle management.

What You’ll Do:

As a visionary leader in our organization, you’ll spearhead the evolution of our CRM sales and service enablement solutions. Your goal? Elevating measurable outcomes, from enriching customer and employee experiences to boosting sales and productivity. You’ll tap into your deep understanding of client needs and trends to engage stakeholders across Sales, Marketing/Digital, and Customer Support, aligning with our one bank strategy.

Why You?

You’re the perfect match if you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, and you come armed with at least five years of combined experience in product management, client services, or product development. Your communication finesse and technical know-how empower you to craft compelling reports, present insights, and collaborate seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders.

Perks:

Join a vibrant team of experts dedicated to innovation and excellence. Enjoy a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and initiative. You’ll have the autonomy to manage projects, influence strategies, and shape the future of our CRM landscape. Plus, you’ll be supported by cutting-edge tools and technologies, ensuring your success in driving impactful change.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re ready to take the reins of CRM product management and make a mark on customer experiences, we’re excited to hear from you. Join us on this transformative journey, where your skills will thrive, and your ideas will shape the way we engage with our customers and drive business success.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Fantastic pay, benefits and atmosphere.

Ascendo Resources

Associate Manager, Product Development

Beauty by Imagination

Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Associate Product Developer will collaborate with cross-functional team members to help develop new products with a focus on increased innovation and idea generation that is in line with brand positioning and strategy. The ideal person will have demonstrated product development interest in conducting market/trend research for product ideation, collaborating with marketing teams on launching new products, communicating with international suppliers, and developing products from concept to completion.

Essential Job Duties:

Product Development:

• Conduct the product ideation and conceptualization process for new launches (market research, competitive analysis, innovation research, mood boards, etc.)

• Prepare product briefs for supplier briefings complete with business objectives, benchmarks, target costs, deadlines and launch timelines.

• Cultivate strategic creative relationships with existing and new suppliers.

• Partner with marketing on claim development substantiation.

• Collaborate with Quality team on product testing

• Monitor and research product trends and development from competitors

• Coordinate and assist with the development of packaging, artwork and copy for new product and existing product updates.

• Coordinate production of new launch items with inventory planning team.

• Work with cross-functional team members and suppliers on the creation of molds and new tooling for NPD projects

• Oversee sample receipt log that tracks new/updated accessory submissions from new and existing suppliers to stay up to date with the latest trends

• Oversee the review, distribution, documentation of feedback, approval & storage of supplier samples.

• Manage the relationship between the internal team and suppliers

Project Management:

• Collaborate with key cross-functional team members to maintain a timeline and product launch schedule

• Ensure cost of goods targets are met for all products being developed

• Develop and maintain product launch calendar and communicate timelines and product specifications to relevant internal teams, such as marketing and operations.

• Monitoring the status of in-development products and coordinating solutions to development issues.

• Maintain the organization of item information and specs for cross-functional teams and suppliers (ex: item numbers, spec sheets, and tech packs)

Requirements:

• Requires Product Development interest and/or knowledge preferably but not required in the beauty industry related to hair care, skin care, hair tools and supplements.

• Entrepreneurial & creative spirit with sense of urgency

• Strong communication skills, verbal and writing.

• Innovative: You seek out how to build new trends and find new opportunities.

• Strong communicator and collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with all member team members and external vendors.

• Strategic, adaptive, results-driven: You can efficiently anticipate, identify and articulate problems in real-time and provide thoughtful solutions.

• Ability to work from home, with high speed internet service, ability to navigate different platforms

• Travel as needed

***Company Benefits***

Beauty By Imagination offers a VERY competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Very Generous Paid Leave of Absence/Time Off
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Fridays All Year Long!

Beauty by Imagination (BBI)

Product Development Coordinator

Beauty by Imagination

Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Product Development Coordinator will collaborate with cross-functional team members to help develop new products with a focus on increased innovation and idea generation that is in line with brand positioning and strategy. The ideal person will have demonstrated product development interest in conducting market/trend research for product ideation, collaborating with marketing teams on launching new products, communicating with international suppliers, and developing products from concept to completion.

Essential Job Duties:

Product Development:

• Conduct the product ideation and conceptualization process for new launches (market research, competitive analysis, innovation research, mood boards, etc.)

• Prepare product briefs for supplier briefings complete with business objectives, benchmarks, target costs, deadlines and launch timelines.

• Cultivate strategic creative relationships with existing and new suppliers.

• Partner with marketing on claim development substantiation.

• Collaborate with Quality team on product testing

• Monitor and research product trends and development from competitors

• Coordinate and assist with the development of packaging, artwork and copy for new product and existing product updates.

• Coordinate production of new launch items with inventory planning team.

• Work with cross-functional team members and suppliers on the creation of molds and new tooling for NPD projects

• Oversee sample receipt log that tracks new/updated accessory submissions from new and existing suppliers to stay up to date with the latest trends

• Oversee the review, distribution, documentation of feedback, approval & storage of supplier samples.

• Manage the relationship between the internal team and suppliers

Project Management:

• Collaborate with key cross-functional team members to maintain a timeline and product launch schedule

• Ensure cost of goods targets are met for all products being developed

• Develop and maintain product launch calendar and communicate timelines and product specifications to relevant internal teams, such as marketing and operations.

• Monitoring the status of in-development products and coordinating solutions to development issues.

• Maintain the organization of item information and specs for cross-functional teams and suppliers (ex: item numbers, spec sheets, and tech packs)

Requirements:

• Requires Product Development interest and/or knowledge preferably but not required in the beauty industry related to hair care, skin care, hair tools and supplements.

• Entrepreneurial & creative spirit with sense of urgency

• Strong communication skills, verbal and writing.

• Innovative: You seek out how to build new trends and find new opportunities.

• Strong communicator and collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with all member team members and external vendors.

• Strategic, adaptive, results-driven: You can efficiently anticipate, identify and articulate problems in real-time and provide thoughtful solutions.

• Ability to work from home, with high speed internet service, ability to navigate different platforms

• Travel as needed

***Company Benefits***

Beauty By Imagination offers a VERY competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Very Generous Paid Leave of Absence/Time Off
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Fridays All Year Long!

Beauty by Imagination (BBI)

Taphandles is a high energy, highly collaborative product design and manufacturing company with operations in the US, Asia, and Europe. Our experience and capabilities make us the leader in supporting the beverage industry with the most innovative and unique marketing products available.

The Marketing & Administrative Coordinator is a multifaceted role responsible for supporting a variety of tasks/activities including customer relations and service, marketing support, office administration, and events coordination to deliver great customer service and maintain Taphandles culture in the office.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working on many different tasks, interacting with departments across the company, and is solution-oriented, positive, energetic, and personable. The candidate we are seeking is also highly organized, motivated and works well independently or as part of a team. Standard hours for this role Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pacific Time at Taphandles headquarters in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Customer relations, marketing support, and events (approx. 60%)

• Creating a great customer experience by managing incoming calls/inquiries, qualifying and/or problem-solving real-time, and/or routing to appropriate team member/department.
• Planning and supporting execution of Company events and team activities.
• Management of marketing samples and organization.
• Supporting customer engagement on Company social media to drive lead generation.
• Lead entry in CRM and order processing support.
• Receiving or shipping of marketing samples.
• Maintaining knowledge of department and team structures as well as Company capabilities processes to support customer inquiries.
• Additional duties and/or projects, as assigned.

Office administration (approx. 40%)

• Welcoming and coordinating customers/visitors to the office.
• Liaising with building staff regarding facilities.
• Overseeing and maintaining office supplies, kitchen supplies, and coordinating with other internal stakeholders and/or 3rd parties as needed to ensure smooth office operations.
• Owning the Taphandles Beverage Program (both “morning” and “happy hour” beverages), and support associated events, including research, supply, maintenance, and weekly beverage newsletter creation/communication. Liaise with team members or customers to support associated events, if applicable.
• Working with key stakeholders on office decoration and/or improvement initiatives, and tracking thereof, to reflect Taphandles brand, customers, and culture.
• Leading organization and cleanliness of shared/community spaces in the office to ensure a welcoming, professional environment for customers, visitors, and team members. Support the creation and placement of signage. Identify opportunities for improved organization of shared/community spaces (entry, canteen, kitchenette, office supply area, hoteling stations, etc.)
• Participating as a key stakeholder and member of the Taphandles Safety Committee.
• Additional duties and/or projects, as assigned.

Your Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Associate’s degree or equivalent post-secondary curriculum in business/marketing or communications and two years’ experience supporting sales/marketing teams. Bachelor’s degree business, marketing, communications, psychology or related field preferred.
• Highly proficient in MS Office.
• Proficient answering and routing phone calls, and electronic (email) inquiries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, team player that enjoys collaboration and taking ownership.
• Highly organized and able to manage a variety of tasks concurrently.
• Effective time management skills and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software a plus but not required.
• Experience with order processing and inventory management in Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) software a plus but not required.

Taphandles

Ad Title: Junior Event Marketing Assistant | No Experience Necessary

Location: Dallas, TX

Start Date: Immediate Start Preferred

We are expanding our team based in Dallas, TX, and we are looking to recruit 2 Junior Event Marketing Assistants, with an immediate start preferred.

This is a junior position, so training will be provided, however, previous experience in a marketing and promotions role or customer engagement is encouraged. For example, events, marketing, client relations, customer satisfaction, and sales.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll be the face of our brand, engaging with potential customers to promote our brands’ products and services
Building relationships with customers, getting to know their needs
Conducting presentations and demonstrations (client-dependent)
Handling customer queries in a timely and professional manner
Completing new customer registrations
Seek new business opportunities by responding to sales leads from various customers
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers
Assisting in the creation and implementation of sales and marketing strategies
Identify and properly qualify business opportunities and qualified leads
Attending and participating in industry events and trade shows

BENEFITS

Competitive pay and regular performance bonuses
A fun, team-oriented work environment with a positive atmosphere
Frequent opportunities to up-skill
The chance to move into other departments
A supportive and nurturing working environment where you’ll be encouraged to achieve your professional goals
Travel opportunities – National and International
A culture of recognition where your hard work won’t go unnoticed

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume through the online process. We will be in touch to organize a virtual interview with successful candidates within 1 week of your application.
Bottomless Promotion

Job Summary: Become the Newest Member of the Family

• Civil Clothing Inc. is seeking a Product Development Assistant to work within the development process from start to finish. In this role, you will support the teams with collection development, tech-packs, WIPs, sample tracking, and assist with incoming tasks. You are detail oriented and work diligently to ensure all elements relating to the PD process are kept up to date, orderly and accurate. You approach every interaction with a service mindset and are flexible to the changing needs of the business. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate daily with cross functional departments – Design, Technical Design, Product Development, and Production
• Update WIP reports for multiple collection deliveries simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners
• Assist in the sourcing and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, strike-off’s and other development materials.
• Support department with administrative tasks
• Monitor, track, and check in samples from Proto stage through PPS stage
• Make sure tech-packs are up to date and sent out to vendors throughout the development process
• Submit comments to vendors
• Communicate via email with overseas vendors to make progress on product development
• Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit target delivery dates
• Request initial costing and negotiate costs to meet margin goals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have general apparel knowledge of garments and construction
• Proficiency in Excel, word, outlook, and Illustrator
• Basic math skills required
• Understanding of product life cycle
• Self-Starter, Proactive, Inquisitive, Creative Problem Solver
• Team Player, Positive & Flexible Attitude
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, attention to details and handle multiple projects
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details

Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor Degree, preferably in Apparel Product Development and/or Design
• 1+ year(s) experience
• Experience in the Action Sports / Street Wear or Apparel industry desired

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Civil Clothing Inc

Our Client Strategy Manager is a jack of all trades leader for their clients business. They help drive conversation from the boardroom to the warehouse. It is their job to help their clients make decisions that will strengthen their business in the long term and lead the charge on implementing those strategies across the world’s largest retailers.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, the client, and other stakeholders to integrate customer insights into overall client strategies, optimize retail channels, and develop effective retail campaigns and initiatives.
• Proactively communicate sales trends, competitive insights, and solutions to brand challenges, while handling ad hoc questions and requests from clients tactfully, offering problem-solving expertise and timely support.
• Ensure data-driven, customer-centric decision-making and alignment with overall business goals, to drive revenue, sales growth and profitability growth.
• Develop and implement omni-retail strategies to maximize online sales, optimize digital channels, and align with strategic plans and priorities for clients while considering brand strategy, business plans, and promotional activities across retailers.
• Translate strategic plans into actionable tactical plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams to outline specific activities, timelines, resource allocation, and align them with clients’ business objectives.
• May have responsibility to provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to a team of employees, managing work assignments, financial responsibility, providing assistance and instructions as needed, and ensuring their successful performance.
• Gather and analyze market and industry data, staying updated on omni retail trends, data needs, client competitors, and industry developments to identify trends, opportunities, and the competitive landscape.
• Present data-driven recommendations with tact and accountability, while monitoring and analyzing performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years of related work experience – with some from CPG
• Bachelor’s Degree (or experience equivalent to four years of college) in Business or a related field
• Expertise in Amazon OR Walmart platforms: Vendor & Seller Central, Walmart Retail Link & Supplier Center
• Possesses a strong collaborative mindset and thrives in a team-oriented work environment, actively contributing to and fostering effective teamwork.
• Sound judgement, professionalism, and effective communication
• Tact and reasoning in discussing problems, presenting data, and making responsible decisions.
• Understands financial responsibility and the management of funds and inventory.
• Possess strong analytical, interpretative, and constructive thinking skills in varied situations, coupled with tact and reasoning, enabling effective problem discussion, data presentation, and responsible decision-making.
• Expertise in developing visually appealing, effective and data driven communication with detail and accuracy.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – curious, the ability to pivot quickly, a curiosity to learn, and a sense of ownership and confidence in leading clients and cross functional partners.
• Unwavering obsession to grow knowledge in the omni-retail industry.
• Remains calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced and demanding work environment, overseeing multiple moving pieces, conflicting priorities, and diverse relationships.
• Exudes the character traits: hungry, humble, EQ, transparency, relationship, ownership & teamwork.

OneStone

Are you ready to fight climate change? We just raised a $30 million Series B from Coatue (early backer of Apple, Tesla, and Rivian) and actor Robert Downey Jr (aka Iron Man). Did you know buildings contribute to over 40% of the global carbon emissions? Our web-based SaaS toolset, helps design teams rapidly decarbonate the building design process by automating energy, daylight, glare, cost, and more with machine learning. Last year we offset enough carbon to save 171,000 lives and 5x more carbon than Tesla. Join our fast-growing team to help save the planet!

Who You Are: An Enterprise Customer Success professional with at least 7 years of experience who is seeking to use your skills in a way that positively impacts environmental change. You’re a self-starter with experience influencing and building process. You will be the go-to point of contact for our largest Enterprise accounts. You are motivated, detailed, and have possess strong project management skills.

Who We Are: We’re willing to rethink everything to get buildings to net-zero carbon. We think differently and holistically about architecture, engineering, and construction space. We use science, care about others, and speak the truth about climate action.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with key clients, partners, and colleagues
• Act as the lead point of contact for enterprise level accounts
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value and go above and beyond for your clients
• Master and maintain requisite product and industry knowledge to best serve your customers
• Manage the full client lifecycle to include implementation, adoption, and expansion
• Ensure customer is properly enabled to drive broad usage across their teams
• Analyze customer data to inform roadmap to adoption and expansion
• Secure annual and multi-year renewals through strong business acumen and contract negotiations
• Maintain accurate records of customer planning and engagement
• Conduct in-person meetings with client executives and leaders

Required Skills:

• Minimum 5 years working in a Customer Success Role
• 2+ years working in an Enterprise level Customer Success Role
• Strong/Demonstrated Project Management skills
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial team player
• Open to travel to client offices
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team
• Strong professional relationship building skills
• Startup experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with a CRM (preferably HubSpot) and other CSM/PM tools
• Experience working in B2B SaaS and/or AEC industry strongly preferred

What’s In It for You:

1. 100% Employer Paid Health insurance
2. Vision and Dental benefits
3. Employer-paid public transit pass and biking stipend
4. Competitive Pay
5. Work-Life Balance
6. Onsite Gym membership
7. Hybrid Work
8. Paid time off and holidays
9. Snacks, beer, team events

Cove.tool is proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status), age, or disability.

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