Assistant Product Manager

About Us

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck, FrogTape, Painter's Mate, Shurtape, T-Rex, Kip, and Pro Tapes.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer:

• A company that truly values your contributions

• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful

• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers

• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it's our people who hold it all together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Assistant Product Manager assists the Product Manager in the following areas: Product Development, Product Line Extensions, Sales and Customer Support, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Pricing Analysis, Profitability Reporting, Inventory Management; supports all other Product Management duties. This position requires the individual to function effectively in a team environment, often in a leadership or assistant role. The individual must successfully develop relationships both internally within the company and externally with customers and suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the full execution of product portfolios aligned to Product Management leads aligned to revenue growth starting with tactical focus leading to strategic focus over time.
• Review and understand the financials for the category and assist with researching issues. Conduct basic proforma financial analysis and projections
• Supports all operational growth initiatives broadly from the creation of sales materials related to launch of new products, customer line review preparation, data accumulation and competitive market analysis aligned to all portfolios.
• Role is a key function in supporting and simplifying complexity of the business including portfolio maintenance decisions and new business directives as aligned to the business.
• Assist in facilitating the new item setup process to obtain new product quotes, meeting setup deadlines and achieving ship dates
• Leads product Item set up, PIMS and other processes through an expert knowledge of internal systems
• Provides assistance and leadership with quotations to the field level as well as assists field sales teams with day-to-day activities
• Participate in annual product line reviews to manage the full product portfolio and identify items in declining stage of lifecycle. Manage the appropriate system coding and disposition of related inventory
• Coordinate on and off-shelf display programs to support customer and category goals
• Assist with and learn the process of package development, including graphics. Oversee graphics system tasks and routing/sign-off process
• Coordinate with manufacturing and sourcing to learn the supply chain for all items. Support the team in developing high quality vendor partnerships
• Maintain comprehensive product, category, competitive and industry information and assist in communication of this information within the company
• Work with technical and QA team to gain an understanding of quality and regulatory requirements and resolve issues as they arise
• Facilitate clear communications with sales and marketing support groups, including organizing and leading weekly team/project update meetings

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years business experience, preferably in marketing
• BS/BA in Business, Marketing major a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to drive multiple projects
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to comfortably present to large and small groups
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; work effectively with different personality types
• Ability to work independently under pressure and take direction from more than one person
• Creativity and merchandising experience a plus
• High energy, enthusiasm, self-motivation and ambition to grow in the role
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and ERP systems
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone
• Schedule flexibility to include weekend and after-hours workload
• Moderate lifting, up to 25 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well-equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.