Associate Product Manager

Location: Clearwater, Florida | Full-Time, Hybrid 

About Us:

Nicole Tonic Studios, Inc. (NTS), a division of Nicole Craft Brands, specializes in product development, designing, marketing, and innovation for our proprietary product lines in the arts and crafts industry. We offer a comprehensive range of crafting products that bring creativity to the store shelves of retailers. We are close-knit team of 20 employees in a friendly, open-office environment that feels more like a startup than a corporate office. 

Position Summary: 

The Associate Product Manager role provides hands-on experience in product development from concept through retail launch. This role will work closely with the Product Manager and cross-functional teams including design, sourcing, marketing, and sales to develop products for major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Hobby Lobby and more. The Associate Product Manager plays a key role in supporting our Product Development team in bringing innovative products to the market.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and excited about consumer products, trends, and the fast-paced retail environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their product career who wants hands-on experience in product development through retail launch. Experience in merchandising or product coordination is highly relevant and provides a strong foundation for success in this Associate Product Manager position.

Work Arrangements:

• Hybrid work arrangement, 3 days required onsite

Required (minimum) Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in product development, merchandising, buying, or product management (consumer goods preferred)

Preferred Qualifications (used as selection criteria):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with the Product Manager to drive the end-to-end development and execution of new product lines from concept to final production sample.
• Contribute to product concepting and market strategy by conducting competitive research and analysis within the craft, DIY, and accessories space.
• Coordinate and monitor product development timelines and key deliverables to ensure on-time launches.
• Develop and maintain sourcing and product development documentation, including bills of materials and program trackers to ensure accuracy.
• Own the accuracy and integrity of product data including specifications, costing, packaging details, and retailer requirements.
• Assist in preparing product presentations, line reviews, and product decks for internal teams and retail partners.
• Participate in review of samples, prototypes, and packaging, providing feedback to support quality and alignment with brand standards.
• Manage the organization and tracking of product samples and development materials ensuring proper documentation throughout the development of lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Designer on sample mockups, testing, and supporting refinements as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgement to complex or evolving situations. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products, in particular PowerPoint and Excel.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.