What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Product Manager position at Spencer's and Spirit Halloween?
Overview
We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”
At Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.
One Team / One Goal
We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work environment
- Career advancement
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus opportunity
- Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
- 401k with a company match
- 30% merchandise discount
Responsibilities
The Assistant Product Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the management of the product development lifecycle. This includes coordination of sample tracking, cost analysis and negotiation with factories, and ensuring timely communications with Design, Merchandising, and other partners. The successful candidate will facilitate each product from conception to market, adhering to quality standards, budget constraints, and tight schedules.
- Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to oversee the product development cycle, ensuring awareness of the status of each style at every stage
- Support day-to-day vendor relations to guarantee product quality, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency, while ensuring timely and clear communication
- Facilitate seamless coordination between internal teams, such as Merchandising, Quality Assurance, Customs, Tech Design, and Product Development Design, as well as external partners, ensuring continuity throughout the product lifecycle and alignment with the corporate calendar
- Handle the cataloging of all incoming samples; coordinate the subsequent review processes and organize weekly cross-functional team meetings to discuss progress and next steps
- Input and manage data within the corporate Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system
- Coordinate with the licensing team to meet product deadlines and approval processes for licensed merchandise
- Assist in analyzing in-season sales data with the Product Manager and share insights for product optimization
- Participate in market trend research and competitive shopping to enhance market knowledge
- Support the preparation and delivery of presentations to senior management to include final samples and cost evaluations for approval
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of retail experience. Buying background a plus
- A foundational understanding of retail mathematics
- Proficient in MS Office to include Outlook and Excel
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership over projects
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the capability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with analytical and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
