Associate Product Developer, SharkNinja
Shark Corded
$54.4-97.8k
+ Employee stock purchase program
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$54.4-97.8k
+ Employee stock purchase program
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- If you have a knack for innovation, and enjoy being a part of a winning team, come join us!
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Business, Management, Communications, or Marketing Concentrations
- 1+ years of experience in product development/marketing preferably at a consumer goods company
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SharePoint a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high impact environment
- Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
- Ability to be a team player as well as work independently
What the job involves
- This role will support the Shark Business with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the current portfolios as well as the establishment of new launches
- This role is expected to be the market expert in Shark product lines, the competitive landscape, retailer assortments and assist the New Product Development team in creating products that will meet the needs of the changing consumer and retailer requests
- You'll assist with product management activities for new product launches, product improvements, optimizations, and line extensions
- Support product lines through the growth, active, and end of life stages by providing cross-functional support to resolve product, quality, manufacturing and customer challenges
- Assist in the creation/management of merchandising, training, digital content support and execution at retail
- Conduct market research to identify consumer needs and market gaps and analyze the competitive landscape
- Track product performance, communicate key learnings and developments to appropriate work flows for action
- Evaluate product optimization and improvement opportunities for cost and consumer impact
- Work closely with cross-functional teammates to convey the strategic vision and goals for the product line
- Maximize the value of product line and align with cross-functional teams to ensure successful positioning in the marketplace
- Work with Product Managers for program launch and execution analysis while maintaining proper feedback to close open initiatives
- Manage the creation and execution of product support material, such as, in-box collateral, FAQ’s, How to Videos and Troubleshooting scripts for online resources and the call center agents
- Manage the product development of all domestic SKU extensions and work cross functionally to ensure production deadlines are successfully executed
- Work cross functionally to establish value engineering and cost down initiatives
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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