Job Description

Working for the Category Manager, the Associate Product Manager (APM) will assist in managing all respective segments of the category product line.  The APM must become a category and retailer expert in multiple supporting areas related to the business unit. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Be a part of the central hub for the product category and assist in coordinating activities between R&D/product development, creative services, sales, marketing, planning, finance and other functional departments of the company
• Support the Product Managers with internal and external communications as it pertains to specific projects
• Prepare and present materials and samples at multiple meetings throughout the year
• Arrange annual sample sets, catalogs, and relevant collateral materials, including product copy and specifications for sales reps and customer service representatives
• Lead photography and videography initiatives with scheduling, planning, and executing
• Assist with outside vendor communications and solve issues that may impact delivery
• Report potential problems, issues, and successes back to the Category Manager
• Assess specifications in the marketplace to ensure competitiveness and address gaps
• Work with the Creative Service and Marketing teams for both in store and online market product launch
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Category Manager

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field experience
• 1-3 years experience in product management, development or brand management, focused on consumer goods product lines
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office application primarily Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Illustrator and Photoshop experience a plus
• Copywriting experience desired
• PLM knowledge preferred

Skills/Attributes:

• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects and work independently within deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Careful attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-confident, self-motivated, results-oriented and success driven
• Ability to work long/non-standard hours when necessary
• Potential for travel

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

At this time, Vista Outdoor is closely monitoring the developments on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 workplace rule regarding COVID-19 vaccination or testing. You will not be asked any questions regarding these items during application.