Join our Home and Outdoors team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brand: Hydro Flask. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people’s lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you’ll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Associate Product Manager

Department: Hydro Flask

Work Location: Bend, OR (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

As an Associate Product Manager, you guide new products from concept through launch by coordinating market research, product planning, pricing, positioning, packaging, promotions, and communication efforts. You also identify and manage external design and manufacturing partners to support development.

In addition to launching new products, you oversee existing product categories—managing pricing, maintaining quality, and recommending updates to marketing or distribution as needed. You conduct strategic analysis of your categories and develop long‑term plans in partnership with the Category Director. You also play a key role in supporting and mentoring Product Development Assistants.

Product Strategy & Research

• Identify new product opportunities through consumer research, competitive analysis, and market trends.
• Build product briefs and validate concepts through surveys, testing, and user insights.
• Analyze category financials, POS data, and product performance to guide strategy and growth.
• Present annual 3‑year product pipeline and strategic vision.

Product Development & Project Management

• Manage product development schedules and maintain updates for cross‑functional teams.
• Partner closely with engineering to develop products, assess risks, and maintain ongoing communication.
• Manage relationships with design firms, including timelines, milestones, and feedback.
• Oversee patent strategy and coordinate with Legal and Engineering on filings.
• Maintain daily communication with overseas factories regarding pricing, timelines, and development.

Pricing, Financials & Compliance

• Quote and finalize product pricing based on margin requirements.
• Input and analyze pricing data in the New Products Pricing file.
• Submit products for compliance testing and ensure all standards are met pre‑production.
• Update products and packaging to meet evolving compliance, consumer, and competitive requirements.

Packaging & Go‑to‑Market

• Lead packaging development from kickoff through final approval, coordinating with APO, marketing, and factories.
• Participate in Go‑to‑Market meetings to align on launch strategy and ensure accurate product content online.
• Oversee product transitions and monitor instore and e‑commerce presentation.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Maintain strong relationships with Engineering, APO, Compliance, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Support sales teams with product expertise for retailer meetings.
• Collaborate on corporate initiatives such as sustainability, packaging redesign, and vendor consolidation.
• Provide accurate product information to all cross‑functional partners.

Ongoing Business Management

• Monitor category and product financial performance and identify actions to protect or grow the business.
• Conduct in‑store visits and site audits to evaluate product presentation.
• Attend monthly compliance meetings and contribute to PM team meetings.

Team Support & Development

• Build strong communication practices with factories and internal teams.
• Participate in required PM trainings (e.g., dscout, SurveyMonkey, Smartsheet).
• Stay flexible and adapt to new processes and initiatives.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Ability to prioritize/juggle projects and multi-task
• Ability to work with teams
• Strong organizational skills
• Deadline oriented
• Must be detail oriented and have good follow-through skills
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in product development and consumer products.
• Computer software: MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Project Management software (Projects, Smartsheet, Basecamp, etc.,)
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle
• Smartsheet

Benefits:

Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you’re eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment.  We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.  If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.