What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Product Mgr position at American Greetings?

We are American Greetings.
We are friendly hellos and great big smiles. We work hard and know how to have fun.
Our innovative and creative work is a reflection of each of us and the culture and values we share.
We are excited that you want to join us in helping make the world a more thoughtful and creative place.
Every. Single. Day
Our commitment to diversity is based on this basic belief that many points of view come together to make a stronger and more creative organization. It makes our products more authentic, and it makes American Greetings an even more exciting place to work.
Benefits:

Diverse and inclusive culture with employee resources groups
Paid holidays
Flexible Schedules (Department Based)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401k- dollar-per-dollar match up to 6%
Tuition assistance
Wellness program
AG Workperks Discount Program
All Hands Meetings
Employee Assistance Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Working knowledge of Walmart & Target party goods business & ability to apply knowledge

Understand AG product line inside and out (pricing, specs, costs, retail/unit/master pk info)
Stay abreast to the competitive landscape (both licensed and non-licensed similar formats)
Develop sound understanding of different business models and how they impact AG & Creative Products businesses

 Execute Walmart & Target programs

Program/Product Management: partner with Sales, Fulfillment, Licensing, Creative, Ops, FSO & Communication teams to execute programs from start to finish
Managed Everyday Licensed Product Line – maintain tracking sheet with all active items & distribution; communicate LL info to Business Development team
Execute line planning & kickoffs with necessary partners
Manage all aspects of Walmart revisions
Assist with management of art process (review, release, proof)
Partner with licensing team for art approvals
Manage Key Players meeting content & updates (work with key business partners on status updates/progress & communicate pertinent details)
Logistics & Details (CSP, RD&E, Diagrams, Forecasts, LL)
Independently manage minor programs from creative to distribution to include: line planning, financial analysis, inventory assessment, cogs estimates & impacts, coordination of multiple spec changes to product, with evolution to managing major transitions

 Research and develop product line extensions (market research, recommendations, PPCs)\
 Assist with management of Creative kickoffs, quoting, tracking & sample approval
 Contribute to Walmart & Target team strategy development

Evaluate trends, POS, and market research to make recommendations that will drive retail productivity
Make recommendations for improving PG business (merchandising, assortment, format extensions, expense reduction, share of POG)
Analysis of marketplace (research competitive landscape, understand pricing, spec, assortment)
Conduct financial analysis to guide long-term strategies

 Prepare licensor & buyer presentations – with evolution to presenting to internal & external partners
 Other duties as assigned

Experience Required:

Required Length & Type of Experience:
 3-5 years of prior retail/consumer product experience demonstrating ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is critical.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
Critical thinking
 Problem solving
 Project management
 Attention to detail
 Data accuracy
 High quality work product
 Analytics
 Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
 Drive/Initiative
 Strong business acumen & ability to leverage prior knowledge to new projects/tasks 
Strong work ethic
 Flexible/Adaptable
 Collaborative/Team Player

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain or related degree

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