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Associate Product Manager

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-SiteN/A
West Deptford Township, New Jersey
17 Hours Ago

The Associate Product Manager at Confidential Client supports the lifecycle management of laboratory equipment by assisting in product strategy, market research, and cross-functional collaboration. This role involves conducting competitive analysis, providing technical and sales support, and contributing to product development and manufacturing coordination to optimize profitability and meet business goals.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This Associate Product Manager role supports the product lifecycle for laboratory equipment, helping optimize profitability and meet business goals for a confidential client in the Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing industry. You will work closely with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to market and support released products.

  • Supports Product Managers by participating in product strategy, requirements gathering, R&D coordination, and manufacturing handoff for new and emerging products
  • Conducts market research and tracks industry trends; prepares competitive analyses and positioning materials
  • Manages day-to-day support of released products including technical support to customers and training for sales and customer service
  • Collaborates with sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to define product requirements responsive to customer needs
  • Provides financial and technical justification for product selection, pricing, and definition
  • Collects and analyzes technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for the product line and reports findings to stakeholders
  • Occasionally travels and attends trade shows to support product marketing and customer engagement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience; science fields preferred
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort with market and competitive analysis
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; able to translate technical details for non-technical audiences
  • Collaboration skills: experience working with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
  • Customer-facing mindset with experience providing technical support or training (preferred)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting laboratory instruments, weights/calibration products, or related equipment
  • Experience with product development processes, manufacturing coordination, or cost/price analysis
  • Familiarity with trade shows and field marketing activities

What Confidential Client Offers

  • Flexible options for medical, vision, and dental plans
  • FSA and HSA programs
  • Paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) with matching
  • Wellness and team-building programs
  • The opportunity to work in a local, entrepreneurial unit supported by a global organization

Location & Travel

This position is based in West Deptford Township, NJ. Occasional travel to trade shows and customer sites may be required.


Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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