Associate Product Manager

About the company

Stanley 1913 has been creating products designed to last since 1913. Known for the iconic Stanley vacuum bottle and popular collections like Quencher™, the brand focuses on products that combine everyday utility with style while supporting active lifestyles. The company is centered around creators, builders, and inventors who aim to make sustainable products that reduce environmental impact.

Role overview

The Associate Product Manager will handle the day-to-day operational execution of the seasonal product assortment. Working with direction from Category Product Managers, this role owns product line administration, documentation, and commercial readiness tasks. The position also coordinates physical and digital assets used in product development, presentations, and go-to-market planning, and serves as an internal point of contact for product line information.

Key responsibilities

• Support new product development by creating new items in systems and maintaining planning tools such as Centric.
• Coordinate the full range of physical and digital product assets, including prototypes, sales and color samples, renders, images, and supporting collateral.
• Own the product asset workflow for marketing deliverables by requesting, tracking, preparing, and sending samples to the required teams, regions, and accounts.
• Manage physical sample inventory both onsite and offsite while ensuring digital files in DAM systems are accurate, tagged correctly, and complete.
• Drive product-line inputs for go-to-market and commercialization work, including CMF treatments, packaging, and lifestyle/product imagery.
• Keep cross-functional partners informed on needs, deadlines, and progress while staying aligned to seasonal or program schedules and GTM milestones.
• Assist Product Managers with market and trend research.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in consumer products, consumer insights, and the broader market landscape. Success in this role requires comfort working in a fast-paced setting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to organize priorities effectively. The role also calls for initiative, problem-prevention mindset, and solid problem-solving skills. Clear communication with global teams is important, along with the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.

Requirements

• Interest in consumer products, customer insights, and market trends.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong initiative, prioritization, time management, organization, and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication skills for working with global and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to adjust quickly to shifting business priorities and deadlines.
• Direct experience partnering with product management, sales, and design/creative teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and tracking tools.
• Preferred experience of 2-3 years in consumer goods or project management.

Benefits and rewards

• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Access to personalized time off and 14 paid holidays.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional employee benefits as part of a broader total rewards package.

Additional information

Stanley 1913 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Candidates needing an accommodation for a disability can contact [email protected].

The company notes that total rewards extend beyond base salary. For full-time employees, benefits may include an annual bonus tied to company and individual results, along with a range of employee perks and development opportunities.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role in the stated state is USD 80,000 to USD 90,000 per year. Final pay will depend on job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Parent company

Stanley 1913 is part of Morgan Street Holdings, formerly known as HAVI. The parent organization is a privately held enterprise with businesses across supply chain, marketing, promotion, consumer products, and food solutions, serving more than 300 customers worldwide and employing over 10,000 people. It also offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.