Consumer Product Manager

Note to applicants: This exciting opportunity with a generous benefits package is an in-office position M-F between the hours of 8 am-5 pm. This position is full-time and on-site at our office in Valencia, CA

Who We Are

We are Sunco Lighting, an online lighting retailer based in Valencia, CA. Thanks to our amazing and talented employees, today we are one of the largest online lighting retailers in the US. We value our collaborative, open, and people-first culture deeply, and we are invested in making Sunco a positive place where our team members thrive every day.

What We Do

We light up the world, literally. Customers have chosen Sunco to provide millions of LED lights and trust us for our exceptional customer service, eco-conscious product expertise, and unmatched value.

Who We Want

The Product Manager will be responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with management, sales, marketing and operations to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.

What You’ll Do

PRODUCT SOURCING AND DEPLOYMENT

Contribute to the product strategy and roadmap

Assist in the planning, development, and marketing introduction of new lighting products

Lead the Product Development Process

Understand and respond to the full Product Life Cycle

Develop robust product strategies to guide making the right product and product portfolio decisions

Coordinates internal and external communication and training

Researches light sources and lighting technology, with an eye for applicability to current and future product development

Conducts market research for new products

Creates specifications for new products

Provides technical input for the international marketing of new product launches and marketing campaigns

Performs product demonstrations and conducts key customer visits as required

Work directly with engineers to design and bring to market lighting products and accessories

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Works with vendors to resolve conflicts with pricing, damages, shortages, etc. Coordinates warranty replacements/repairs when necessary.

Negotiates pricing and terms with the total cost of ownership in mind. Handles changes and addendums required within vendor contracts.

Analyzes price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices; tabulates pricing information submitted by vendors and bidders; and verifies costs against specified budgets or standing bid agreements.

Processes, manages and tracks proposals, purchase orders and invoices for all procurement initiatives.

Prepares various purchasing documents including RFP/RFQ, comparison worksheets, and other related purchasing documents.

Manages vendor data and maintains records of items purchased, historical spend data, product performance data, and tracking of samples

Research & identify prospective suppliers of goods and services.

Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.

Work with suppliers to request samples and maintain accurate inventory log of samples

Work closely with the CEO to understand details of procurement requirements.

Analyzes and recommends cost and process improvements.

Your Experience & Skills

4+ years of B2B & B2C experience.

Strong excel and analytical skills is a must! Needs to have the ability to interpret data into meaningful insights and KPIs.

Stellar organizational skills and an ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Minimum Bachelor’s degree

Flexible – able to quickly and effectively change priorities and direction.

Innovative and creative thinker, keeps abreast of the latest industry technologies and strategies.

Proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships across departments.

Excellent communication skills, both in-person and written

What We’re Offering

Starting Salary: $80,000.00 – $120,000.00+ Depending On Experience

• Benefits & Perks: We offer a competitive benefits package including comprehensive health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, dental & vision benefits, and options for education reimbursement. We value work-life balance and offer a generous time off policy.

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