Associate Product Manager | Foodservice Business
Memphis, Tennessee, Us
Associate Product Manager for $54M product portfolio, including fiber-based cups, buckets, food containers, and various resin cups and lids. Supported the product manager and marketing teams in new product development, encompassing strategy, budget, business objectives development, and goal setting. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop market strategies, conduct research, and perform competitive analysis. Managed competing priorities by utilizing a project prioritization matrix to rank and evaluate the best options.• Market Research & Analysis: Gathered target market information and trends through quantitative and qualitative research methods, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.• SharePoint Implementation: Developed and implemented a SharePoint platform for product specifications, approvals, and iterations for new product trials, streamlining communication and collaboration for sales, operations, and customers.• Customer Experience Enhancement: Improved customer experience by utilizing the Voice of the Customer program, conducting face-to-face interviews and surveys that identified new market opportunities and drove revenue growth.• Product Life Cycle Management: Led the long-term profitable growth of $3M by managing products from conception through commercialization, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives.