We are currently seeking our newest Associate Product Manager (APM)to join our dynamic Product Management team. This is a position with high growth potential. Our people are at the center of our success. We are a smart, supportive team with diverse perspectives. We share a passion for satisfying the customer, innovation, ethics and integrity, and continuous improvement. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn from highly dedicated professionals who are interested in your career development, click Apply. Seriously, what are you waiting for??

Responsibilities:

The APM, with support and guidance from more experienced team members, manages one or more assigned products in support of Product Development, Product Innovation, Sales, Profit, Quality, Availability and Service Goals. This is a highly visible developmental role for an individual interested in a career in Product Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Executes strategies in alignment with product category to achieve product vision.
2. Develops plans to execute product strategies to meet corporate objectives and serve customers.
3. Contributes to product roadmap, assisting with aligning internal and external direction.
4. Drives product innovation within the product offering.
5. Develops new product development through the Corporate Stage Gate Process.
6. Develops and manages a deep understanding of assigned products.
7. Sets pricing for assigned products.
8. Executes product lifestyle planning activity for products assigned (NPD through EOL).
9. Possesses knowledge and understanding of the Code of Business Ethics. Contributes to a workplace environment that is conducive to the maintenance of the Code. Remains alert and sensitive to situations that could result in actions by an employee that are illegal, unethical, in violation of the Code or the policies and procedures that support the Code. Reports actual or perceived violations of the Code or Company policies and procedures for appropriate action.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-4 years of experience in a marketing, product management, engineering, customer service or other relevant role
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science/Technical degree is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or other relevant major will also be considered.
• Excellent communications, organizational, and mathematical skills
• Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:
  • New Product Development
  • Customer field research (ex: ethnographic research)
  • Product marketing
  • Industry-specific work experience (i.e., Commercial Laboratory, Foodservice, Healthcare)

What we offer:

• Growth potential
• Ability to make an impact in an industry leading organization
• Health & wellness offerings
• Excellent benefit package
• Employee developmental programs
• Challenging and fun atmosphere: we love what we do, take pride in our work, and have fun doing it!

InterMetro Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No calls or agencies please. InterMetro Industries will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please email careers.metro@metro.com. Please allow for 24-48 hours for us to respond.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

Teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.

Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology.

1. Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
2. Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
3. Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
4. Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
5. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
6. Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
7. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

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☒ Detailed Work ☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented ☒ Problem Situations

☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands ☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality ☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions ☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact ☒ Working with Others

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Physical Demands:

☐ Standing & Walking ☒ Sitting

☒ Carrying

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☒ Up to 25 lbs. ☐ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending ☐ Climb or Balance

☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl ☐ Squatting

☐ Handle or Feel ☐ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒ Talking or hearing ☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐ Working Overhead ☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☒ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus

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Work Environment:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.