Associate Project Manager
$70k - $85k USD
Why We Exist and What We Do:
At Dr. Squatch (www.drsquatch.com), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!
About the Role:
Dr. Squatch is seeking an Associate Project Manager/Commercialization Sr. Associate, Retail (Mass, Club, Drug Markets)to join our Product Team! We're looking for strategic thinkers who can identify problems, develop practical, data-based solutions, and drive implementation to support Squatch's growth plans. As the Commercialization Sr. Associate, you will play a leading role in the Product organization sitting at the center of Product, Marketing and Operations to ensure that all launches & programs are executed seamlessly. You will be responsible for understanding, defining and implementing processes that are built to scale at retail while constantly looking to drive efficiencies. You will partner with company leadership to organize and manage the execution of the Retail Channel roadmap. This role requires a team player that thrives in a fast paced environment and is highly organized, collaborative and proactive.
This role will report to the Senior Commercialization Manager of Retail.
This is a full-time, hybrid role with company benefits, based in Marina Del Rey, CA, that requires 3 days per week at Dr. Squatch HQ.
The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $70,000 to $85,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and drive large-scale, strategic retail channel launches to drive high impact across Dr. Squatch's key goals and objectives encompassing a wide range of subject matter areas including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product, Marketing & Financial Operations
- Lead and execute launches by gatekeeping the retail stage gate process (the single source of truth for all product launches at DRSQ!!!), developing cross-functional timelines, leading cross functional weekly meetings and driving all launch related communications
- Develop subject matter expertise to become a great partner to all teams throughout the launch process
- Proactively develop & identify gaps / blind spots in processes while working with teams to create long-term solutions that address gaps
- Positively motivate and hold teams accountable for hitting their deliverables and deadlines
- Become a key member of the Commercialization function and help to level up our capabilities, increase our capacity, develop new processes, broaden our scope and continue to build the team
About You:
- Bachelor's Degree (ideally in Business, Engineering, or related field)
- 2+ years in experience in project management, strategy/management consulting, engineering, or business analytics roles (preferably within CPG, e-commerce, or startup companies)
- Experience with project management systems preferred (Monday, Asana, Jira, etc)
- Ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines while staying highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- General interest in health & wellness
- Hungry to learn and get experience with a fast growing brand
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Who We Are:
Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.
We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!
For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed.
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