Reports To: Product Manager
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
As an essential member of the product management team, the Assistant Product Manager is charged with the strategic handling of both new product development and the refinement of existing offerings. This role requires a proactive and adept coordinator capable of steering cross-functional teams through the intricate processes of product design, development, manufacturing, and sourcing, all the way to successful product launch. With a discerning eye for market dynamics and consumer trends, the Assistant Product Manager is expected to harness a multitude of research data points to construct and dissect monthly reports. These insights will fuel data-driven decisions and spearhead the identification and recommendation of new product opportunities that promise maximum return on investment (ROI). A commitment to efficiency, coupled with strong analytical prowess, ensures the Assistant Product Manager is a driving force behind delivering products that resonate in the market and uphold the company's standards for innovation and quality.
Specific Job Duties:
- Assist in the development and launch of new products by coordinating with cross-functional teams
- Monitor market trends, competitor products, and customer feedback to ensure our products remain competitive
- Communicate with engineering team and vendors to ensure timely progression through the workflows
- Assist in generating reports on product performance, sales, and forecasts for new products
- Address customer inquiries and complaints, providing prompt solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Evaluate the necessity of ordering Original Equipment (OE) samples for analysis and manage the procurement process, ensuring alignment with product development goals and timelines.
- Maintain and update various product information databases
- Compile and analyze relevant data for quoting and line reviews, enabling precise cost estimation and informed product lineup decisions
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Proven experience in product management or a related field, preferably within the automotive aftermarket industry.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a high level of competence in Excel and related software tools.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in product management or a related field
- Experience within the automotive aftermarket industry
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting with high competence in Excel
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related discipline
- Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
What We Do
Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) is a North American private‑label designer, manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket automotive filters and related parts. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Memphis, TN, PGI supplies retail, quick-lube and e-commerce channels and manages private‑label programs, manufacturing and logistics — recently expanding its product range beyond filtration to wiper blades, spark plugs and other auto components.
