Associate Product Manager

Vitamix is unquestionably the premium brand of high-performance “blenders,” and known for its top-notch company culture and climate. It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient.

Throughout its 100+ year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees. Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center. Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.

For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.com, and is in over 130 countries around the world.

Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world. It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.S. and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide. If it is not a Vitamix, it’s just a blender.

Vitamix is seeking an Associate Product Manager to support product development efforts by conducting market research, gathering competitive insights, and assisting in the creation of business cases. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product solutions with business and customer needs. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the product lifecycle and strong financial acumen.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and presentation of business cases for new product development. Support the Product Management team in the development and improvement of product features. Contribute to strategic planning and vision.
• Support the gathering of information for strategic decision-making, including research on competition, end users, and market trends.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure product features align with business goals.
• Track product performance and provide insights into successes and areas for improvement.
• Train internal departments on new product features and create efficient communication channels.

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Alignment with Vitamix’s culture and Guiding Principles which defines its Purpose, Mission, and Values.
•  Communication - Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, explain decisions, and effectively convey complex ideas to different audiences.
• Collaboration - Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all levels of employees in a team-oriented environment
•  Critical/Analytical Thinking - Ability to draw valid inferences from available information, understand the implications of different interpretations, and apply knowledge to new situations.
• Business Acumen - Demonstrated understanding and application of key business principles, including strategic thinking, financial literacy, and market awareness.
• Reliability/Dependability - Highly reliable, proactive self-starter; can be counted on to complete assignments on time
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Product lifecycle management
• Product strategy development
• Financial acumen
• Market research, consumer behavior, and marketing techniques
• Project management
• 0-2 years related experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit up to 8 hours per day, with walking and standing required frequently
• Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading documents, reports, and emails
• Repetitive hand movements for tasks like typing or assembly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.