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Role: Sr. Product Manager

Site: Austin, TX (Mostly Remote)

Duration: 1 year (Possibility of extension or conversion)

Skills:

– Agile development practices and Product Owner responsibilities.

– Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

– Strong experience in defining requirements for front end web experiences.

Job Responsibilities

* Develops a strategic vision, objectives, and KBIs for a digital product, platform, channel, or feature; evaluates the viability and value of digital product solutions.

* Identifies and anticipates client needs based on research.

* Leads 12-month product roadmap and release plan development in collaboration with the scrum team and partner teams; synchronizes work and makes prioritization/trade-off decisions

* Creates stakeholder engagement strategy for internal and external networks; captures stakeholder concerns and dependencies and implements refinements to the overall roadmap

* Manages risk strategies and quality.

* Identifies client and firm impacts. Develops controls and tests them.

* Design and implement both maintenance enhancements and high priority projects related to experiences across all platforms.

* Specific product leadership across our web and mobile experiences, including executing against roadmap, managing sequencing and prioritization of product backlogs, and driving to product delivery.

* Applies advance knowledge of product/domain across channels to facilitate requirements gathering activities, define the client experience target state, defines requirements, manage relationships, and supports the facilitation of project planning and execution.

* Developing Agile user stories for the account summary product development team.

* Fulfilling the product owner role in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and product demos.

* May conduct post implementation support; ie.. resolving defect tickets, evaluating performance, monitoring dashboards, evaluating progress, and refining metrics as needed.

* Providing regular and concise updates to management team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives new product launches and schedules starting from the Business Contract (BC) stage of the development process through Ready to Ship (RTS) for a successful worldwide launch.
• Manages and supports products through their entire life cycle, and makes decisions regarding enhancements throughout the lifecycle until product End of Life (EOL).
• Directly interacts with cross-functional teams Leads business case for enhancements or new products Leads requirements gathering and management; provides advanced interpretation and recommendations
• SME for external and internal product events

Apex Systems

Our client, is a known toy company looking for an Ecommerce Manager to join their team!

$54-57/hr DOE

6+ month contract (full time hours)

Hybrid – 3 days onsite

Located in El Segundo, CA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive sales and conversion the website by leveraging digital merchandising best practices.
• Partner with Global Brand Teams across Dolls to identify merchandising strategies for key products, marketing messages, and on-site experiences to support the brand, retail partners and direct-to-consumer sales.
• Develop promotional calendar and marketing plans to drive traffic, revenue and conversion growth.
• Partner with cross functional teams to coordinate assets and content to facilitate new item setup, launch new products and promotional campaigns on the site.
• Utilize web analytics tools to evaluate site performance and develop data driven business strategies that drive improvements in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs.).
• Analyze KPI’s and metrics to identify trends and recommend activity to generate sales growth and maximize conversion rates.
• Support recurring reporting, translating insights to actions.
• Implement appropriate strategies to improve online user experience and drive financial performance including recommendations for updates and enhancements.
• Build and optimize an outstanding customer experience across the purchase funnel to minimize friction points and drive toward conversion and repurchase.
• Have a focus on process development and process improvement to drive efficiencies.
• Work closely with global teams for a global consistent approach to the sites across the world.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in digital business arena preferably from a toy, retail or consumer products company.
• Prior work experience in ecommerce-related marketing and/or merchandising, including working with multi-disciplinary cross-functional teams is required.
• Product merchandising and conversion optimization experience a must.
• Strong history of utilizing data, analytics and insights to drive business decisions.
• Experience leading, communicating, and aligning in a complex environment across multiple constituencies.
• Demonstrated strategic business planning and management skills.
• Experience with product marketing, especially personalized/customized product a plus.
• Experience working with EMEA / LATAM a plus.
• Excellent written/verbal, time management and quantitative/analytical skills required.

24 Seven Talent

Company Description

BLOCK+TACKLE is a consulting firm in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to providing predictive problem solving services to help clients create superior consumer experiences. The company specializes in areas such as Ecosystem Architecture, Marketing Science, Consumer Strategy and Experience Operations to provide clients with the necessary resources to meet their workflow requirements. The team consists of digital marketing solution experts who are dedicated to bringing brilliant creative to life that produces results.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Product Manager with Block + Tackle. The Product Manager will be responsible for working closely with team members to develop product roadmaps, create functional specifications, and prioritize features. The Product Manager will also be responsible for conducting market research, analyzing competitors, defining user stories, and monitoring market trends. While the role will primarily be based in Atlanta, GA, some remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Product Management, with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with teams, stakeholders, clients, and executives
• Experience with project management tools (e.g. JIRA, Asana, Trello)
• Comfortable with conducting market research and analysis of competitors
• Well-versed in web technologies, UI/UX design, and software development processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus

Block + Tackle

Overview

The Manager, Category will be responsible for P&L management, strategic planning, day-to-day business management & keeping the organization informed of updates to product and business strategy.

Key Tasks:

• Drive category growth in terms of revenue, market share, and global expansion. Develop 3-5 year product strategy.
• Curate line plan driven by consumer, market and retailer insights capitalizing on specific needs and white space opportunities
• Lead kick offs with design team to present product needs and design recommendations based on detailed analysis of past performance, business objectives, and evaluation of market trends and opportunities
• Develop Channel Strategy within the line plan that aligns with retailer and business needs
• Ensure products align with brand and marketing experience
• Lead creation of sell in strategy including product reason for being, merchandising recommendations, competitive advantages, market point of view and differentiation
• Present new products to key retailers and support Sales in preparation of pitch decks, product overviews and sell sheets outlining the unique selling proposition
• Monitor financial performance for assigned category including revenue tracking, margin and profitability review, and ROS analysis
• Lead market and competitive research analysis and provide updates to design and cross functional teams as necessary
• Work with design, engineering and procurement teams in achieving margin goals, FOB (cost), and quarterly launch calendar
• Establish MSRP pricing, evaluate margins and adjust product / packaging / pricing as needed to achieve target financials
• Seek cost reduction opportunities to increase margin; work with engineering, design and supply chain to implement changes
• Collaborate on packaging strategy including copy, graphics, content, and hierarchy of call outs; Create packaging brief to guide packaging team on desired design
• Collaborate on design brief to initiate marketing, video, photography, or other creative functions on project requests to bring the story to life
• Host cross functional meetings to align on strategy, present new product opportunities, product updates and merchandising plans by retailer, brand and launch quarter
• Initiate requests for research and collaborate on research plan and execution of insights
• Lead cross functional product development team to successfully commercialize products and meet financial goals
• Online product reviews – identify items to feature in seeded reviews and influencer outreach and develop action plans for low rated items
• Perform analysis for SKU rationalization and productivity at the item level and make a recommendation on go-forward plan
• Participate in S&OP process to ensure smooth product transitions, minimize inventory exposure and ensure high order fill rates.
• Sales call, trade show and global showroom support
• New Hire Training/onboarding

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years of experience in Category Line and Business Management with a CPG company is required
• Must have general knowledge of manufacturing materials, product development processes and costs in a CPG environment.
• Familiarity with the online and brick & mortar retail landscape is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience managing the product P&L is required.

Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance or other related field or equivalent work experience is required.
• Ability to execute and excel in high-paced organization
• Ability to deal with changing environments, tight timelines and multiple priorities
• Outstanding oral and presentation-based communication skills
• Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Confidential

Kolter Solutions is seeking a Manager, Product Strategy to join an enterprise-level organization for a permanent opportunity on their team!

Location: Hybrid in Orlando, FL

The Manager, Product Strategy is responsible for building product strategy and roadmaps that are aligned with the company’s strategy and desired business outcomes. The Manager is a key role requiring technical experience, strategic thinking, and business acumen, and will be assigned one or more business areas within the company. This role will be primarily responsible for managing demand prioritization for technology initiatives, creating the business case for initiatives, partnering across IT to estimate initiatives, and developing the product roadmap. This role will also work closely with business partners at the senior and mid-level to communicate the roadmap and initiatives and will collaborate on priorities. The Manager will be successful when working collaboratively with business partners across the organization as well as with technology partners throughout IT. Superior soft skills are critical to ensure success.

Job details:

• Liaison and Strategist – Strategic partner with the business to understand and communicate their priorities, define value, and plan for the technology components necessary to drive business value.
• Build relationships by listening, building rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner within business units, as well as leadership and functional teams.
• Solid communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting, including the comfort of working at executive levels.
• Ability to set expectations with business partners and effectively leverage governance for a positive business partner experience.
• Actively participate in business planning cycles and business reviews, and proactively identify opportunities for the business to leverage technology to enable growth
• Participate in the IT governance processes including the IT Steering Committee and Customer Advisory Boards.
• Perform market research and identification of technology trends to support needed business capabilities and provide the business with timely and accurate visibility into IT service offerings, projects, operations, and resources.
• Understand the workings and strategy of the business as well as current market trends
• Understand consumer, owner, and guest needs.
• Demand Management – Manage the demand pipeline between multiple assigned business units and IT teams.
• Manage demand for applications/products; prioritize requests for new initiatives, enhancements, and new development across the business portfolio
• Build and maintain product and capability roadmaps
• Manage idea process with business and IT stakeholders
• Project Financial Forecasting – Financial acumen to participate in the annual IT budget planning, and develop funding requests
• Provides input and maintains annual IT budgets and forecasts for planned projects.
• Facilitates project initiation processes gathering scope, and estimates and creating project discovery artifacts
• Develop Capital Project Requests for and presents these requests for funding approval.
• Provides input and creates quality vendor Statements of Work.
• Responsible for gathering estimates from all teams involved to deliver the solution
• Promotes collaboration and smooth transition to delivery when projects are approved and initiated.
• Lead by example, mentoring, and motivating others within the Product Strategy team.

Kolter Solutions

Are you looking for experience in a fun work environment?

Tired of the average internship of coffee and donuts and is looking for more traveling opportunities and being able to see more of the world while getting paid to do so and learning.

Then look no further…

We are a marketing company that is looking for the ideal person with a fun and excited mindset and mentality to learn and to grow. Our company specializes with Non-Profit Organizations in face to face events from all over the states.

The company’s goal is to provide the same advertising as the standard firm but at a fraction of the price and with the success of these campaigns, we offer rapid growth in all cities.

PROVIDES:

• Hand on experience with non-profits
• Traveling opportunities
• Learning marketing skills
• The ins and outs of entrepreneurial business skills
• Developing brand identity
• Leadership skills
• Teamwork
• Marketing and promotions
• Communication
• Time management
• Finances management
• Team management
• Entry level management
• Public Relations
• Advertising

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pursuing degree in marketing, business, communications, or psychology, although other majors looking for a new challenge are also welcomed!
• Driven and outgoing
• Ready for challenges
• Hard working

Website: ontophq.com

Instagram: on_top_hq

OnTop

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as Director of Analytics. The Director of Analytics supports the Development and Marketing departments of the Dallas Symphony by providing data, research and database management resources to support contributed and earned revenue objectives in coordination with leadership of both departments to ensure benchmarks are being achieved. The position leads general operations and process management of the departments including revenue and expense budgeting/reporting, budget forecasting, metrics reporting, CRM Management and standards, gift/ticket management, and campaign/performance analytics.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Managing the budgeting and forecasting process for both the Marketing and Development departments, including the development and review of year-to-date goals and monitoring expenses against the budget;
• Monitoring and adjusting ticketing price maps based on industry standards and goals and input from DSO executive management;
• Managing the constituent relationship management (CRM) system, Tessitura, providing overall administration and support, and ensuring that data is clean and accurate for all list pulls and pipeline reviews, including the creation of annual fundraising plans;
• Utilizing reporting systems and analytics to help each department identify any and all changes in donor/customer data that may impact revenue and meet budgeted goals;
• Managing and executing the acknowledgement and tax receipt process;
• Overseeing all external facing donor listings;
• Coordinating broad-base communication to donors and ticket holders—including overseeing list pulls and timing of communication;
• Researching industry-wide best practices and standards to find efficiencies and suggested updates for both departments;
• Participating in weekly Director strategy meetings facilitated by the Chief Advancement & Revenue Officer, providing relevant insights for each department to ensure better decisions and address key challenges and concerns;
• Supervising the Manager of Marketing Research & Analytics and Development Operations Coordinator; and
• Other duties as assigned.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience. Tessitura experience is required. The selected candidate will be a team player with the ability to prioritize tasks and balance the needs of multiple constituencies to meet deadlines and business objectives. Discretion, confidentially, good judgment, high attention to detail, superb organizational skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills are also requirements for a successful candidate.

The Dallas Symphony provides excellent benefits, free parking, and tickets when available. Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

EOE- Equal Opportunity Employer

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced candidate who will be responsible for managing our 

product life cycles, roadmap development to release of new products, complete market research, collaborate with all departments, coordinate product fulfillment for industry conferences, and assess competitor products. This role will report to the Director of finance but will collaborate with other IMSE stakeholders and third-party partners to understand business requirements, priorities, and company needs. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Conducting new product ideation, research, strategy, design, and development of new products
• Responsible for on-time delivery and execution of assigned projects and initiatives to deliver business value
• Accountable for securing resources to meet project demands
• Creates and maintains project schedules, manages team and deliverables for a given project
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings and develop and administer communication plans as needed
• Building business cases and models to aid sales and financial analyses for product offering
• Working closely with Analytics and Data teams to oversee custom analytics
• Develop processes for launching new digital products
• Conduct studies of market opportunities and competitive products
• Submits and tracks all requests for procurement

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma or GED
• Four years of Project Coordination experience
• Project Management experience required
• Business Analyst experience is highly preferred

LOGISTICS AND BENEFITS: 

• The position is on-site located in Southfield
• 15 PTO days, 10 paid holidays, plus the week off between Christmas and New Year
• Early office closures on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• The opportunity to participate in the IMSE group health insurance plan 
• Opportunity to participate in a health savings account, with company contributions
• Opportunity to purchase other voluntary benefits, including vision, dental, short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401K savings plan with a discretionary company match.

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 

ABOUT IMSE:

The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) is a leader in providing research-based Orton-Gillingham Training for educators. Since 1996, IMSE has partnered with school districts and teachers around the world to offer exceptional professional development training to all educators. Learn more about our company and services at www.imse.com.

INSTITUTE FOR MULTI-SENSORY EDUCATION, L.L.C.

Our focus is growth. Is yours?

BBSI helps business owners focus on their business. We offer outsourced HR, risk consultation, payroll administration, insurance, and recruiting to small-and medium-sized businesses. We combine expert knowledge with industry leading solutions allowing business owners to focus on their core business while building stronger companies.

BBSI (NASDAQ) is experiencing a steady rate of growth and is looking for proven leaders to drive results.

Position summary:

BBSI Market Development Managers (“MDM”) must be world-class Sales Leaders who embody the BBSI brand. The MDM will grow top line revenue by identifying, engaging, and closing new client prospects. Because this role represents the BBSI brand to lead sources and prospective clients, the MDM must fully understand BBSI’s expertise and value, and be able to identify those prospects that represent ideal partners.

The MDM will present BBSI’s knowledge and offerings and the value those offerings represent to our clients. The MDM will develop business by marketing through BBSI’s channels including client referrals, business associates, direct selling, and other lead sources to identify potential client partners.

What we expect our Market Development Managers to do:

• Find, engage, and close new client prospects
• Build a channel of referral partner relationships that effectively generates qualified leads
• Outline and execute on a sales plan to meet or exceed sales goals
• Build relationships with key clients and represent the best of our product to them
• Work with branch team to align prospects and move them into closing and onboarding
• Understand BBSI’s target client base, and focus business development efforts accordingly
• Drive top line revenue for the branch while supporting efforts to effectively manage bottom line
• Clearly communicate value and expectations to clients and referral partners
• Distribution channel and business community involvement

What we look for in candidates:

• Proven track record of prospecting, closing sales, and bringing on new client
• Track record of successful leadership, including development of teams and individuals
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships with business owners, referral partners, executives and decision makers in a variety of industries and levels
• Demonstrated ability to write, develop and deliver successful presentations to individuals and groups at all levels of an organization
• Consultative mindset
• Previous business ownership or ownership mentality
• Experience in the PEO, ASO, Payroll, or Insurance industries a plus

For individuals with these requirements, this position offers:

• Commission Program on top of base with Residual for as long as the client stays with BBSI
• Unlimited Upside
• 401k with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 3 weeks PTO and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• The stability of working for a publicly traded, growth-oriented company
• Phenomenal work environment where we work hard, have fun, promote growth and development, and build great relationships with solid business professionals
• Opportunity to impact the success and growth of client companies and BBSI
• Knowledge that you are working for a results-oriented organization
• Gain experience in multiple industries

Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at www.bbsi.com Please apply via this posting and not by contact our local or corporate offices.

BBSI

Company Description

The Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association, Inc. (GHRA) is one of the leading independent convenience store cooperatives in the nation. GHRA provides many benefits and value to its members through its marketing and member services programs. The company franchises its quick serve restaurant, Big Madre Taco Y Tortas, throughout the South, Texas market. GHRA operates the GHRA Warehouse and distribution center supplying goods and services to the convenience store industry.

Job Description

Senior Category Manager

General Summary:

Reports to Director of Sales and Marketing

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Category Manager to join our organization. As a Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to maximize profitability, optimize assortment, and enhance the overall customer experience. This role requires strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Primary Responsibility:

• Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with the overall business objectives, considering market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape.
• Assortment Planning: Analyze market data, consumer trends, and sales performance to determine optimal product assortment for each category. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure a well-balanced assortment that meets customer needs and drives sales growth.
• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, promotional support, and exclusivity agreements. Continuously evaluate vendor performance and make recommendations for improvement or alternative suppliers as necessary.
• Pricing and Promotions: Develop pricing strategies to maximize category profitability while remaining competitive in the market. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to plan and execute effective promotional activities that drive category sales.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, analyze sell-through rates, and make data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory levels, reduce stock-outs, and minimize excess inventory.
• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape. Leverage insights to make data-driven decisions and proactively identify opportunities for growth.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams, including marketing, sales, operations, warehouse and finance, to align category strategies with overall business goals. Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of category initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track category performance and provide regular reports to management. Identify areas of improvement and develop action plans to address any performance gaps.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of category managers and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar role, with a track record of successfully developing and implementing category strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using market research tools and data analysis techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of category management principles, retail industry trends, and consumer behavior.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to mentor and develop a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving business growth and achieving targets.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• May be standing or sitting for extend period of times
• Occasional light travel
• Extended period of time working in front of computer monitor

Additional Information:

Number of Openings: 1

Starting Date: Immediate

The Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association (GHRA)