Product Portfolio Manager

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At Basic Research, we're passionate about improving lives through science. We develop and sell some of the most sought-after dietary supplements and skincare products on the market, backed by real science and real results. Our team is small-yet-mighty, with ambitious goals and ideas, and insist on having some fun along the way!

The role of the Product Portfolio Manager here at Basic Research will be responsible for representing the customer and brand needs to the product development team. The Product Portfolio Manager works closely with the product development team to define, prioritize and deliver product features that meet market demands, regulatory requirements and customer satisfaction.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Collaborate with Brand Managers to define clear product vision and strategy in line with market demands.
• Conduct market research to understand consumer trends, preferences, and emerging needs.
• Serve as a customer advocate by understanding their needs and expectations for products (dietary supplements and skincare)
• Incorporate customer feedback into product development and improvements.
• Identify opportunities for new products or improvements to existing ones based on market insights.
• Work closely with Regulatory, R&D, Quality, and Brand to define detailed product requirements, ensuring that they align with market trends, quality specifications etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, research and development, quality assurance, marketing, and sales, to ensure a cohesive approach to product development.
• Make decisions on prioritization, feature implementation, and release planning based on a combination of business value, customer needs, and overall project goals (e.g. non GMO, vegetarian capsules, sustainable packaging, etc.)
• Maintain a deep understanding of new products, market trends, and customer needs, and staying informed about changes in the industry that could impact product development.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• A passion for bringing products to life
• Prior experience in product portfolio management, preferably in the consumer goods industry with a focus on dietary supplements and skincare
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, demonstrating successful cross collaboration with cross functional teams
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field - is a plus
• Strong ability to conduct market research to identify consumer trends, preferences, and emerging needs
• Strong decision-making skills in prioritizing features, implementing changed, and planning releases/launches based on business value and customer needs
• Deep understanding of the consumer good industry, preferably in health and wellness/dietary supplements/skincare

WHY WE THINK YOU'LL ENJOY WORKING AT BR:

• Make an Impact: We care about your individuality by giving you freedom to grow and create within the company, regardless of your position.
• Work Life Balance: Take the time you need to rest and relax with our flexible PTO policy, and 10 paid holidays.
• Prepare for your Future: 401(k) with a generous company match of 100% of first 3% contribution and 50% match up to 4%, and both Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Health Benefits: Medical with Health Savings Account (HSA) company contribution match option, dental, and vision insurance.
• Give Back: Get paid to give your time to the community: ask us about this!
• Growth & Development Stipend: Whether you're looking into earning a degree or other job-related certifications and/or trainings, we cover up to $1,800 per year to help improve your craft.
• Company Culture: Companywide social crew events and activities: ask us about this!
• Employee Discounts: Employee store open every 2 weeks, with substantial product discounts (skincare & dietary supplements)
• On-site Amenities: Fully stocked fitness center, free communal kitchen with rotating food and drink options, soda machine, coffee and snack stations, game & lounge areas
• Work Satisfaction: Feel good knowing that the products you work with are backed by science and are making a difference in peoples lives.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US:

Basic Research is an award-winning, multimillion-dollar company and one of the top distributors in the beauty, anti-aging, weight-loss, bodybuilding, and skincare industries. For more than two decades we have been distributing some of the best-selling, most sought-after formulations in the world. By bringing real research and science into the industry, we created a skin-care phenomenon with StriVectin-SD™. This "stretch-mark cream turned anti-wrinkle phenomenon" quickly became wildly popular and has earned its place as one of the most effective, highly recognized and successful skin-care product lines of all time. As each year passes and with continual new scientific findings, our product portfolio continues to expand to meet the needs of our customers.

We are intentional about hiring the right candidate for not only the position, but for the company as a whole. Every person at BR holds an important piece of the puzzle, and together make up a unique, passionate, and talented team. We aim to create an environment that each person is contributing and making a difference, and we work hard to ensure that not only our customers are living happy healthy lives, but our team is as well.

SOUND LIKE A GOOD FIT? Apply today, we'd love to meet with you!