Global Product Manager Job ID 2023-01453

Description

Position at Cuisinart

About Us:

At Cuisinart , you’ll join a brand known for design leadership, quality craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. From category-defining icons to the next wave of smart, sustainable, and lifestyle-driven solutions -- we’re passionate about creating products that bring joy, creativity, and culinary confidence into people’s homes.

We believe great design begins with curiosity — and we’re looking for bold thinkers who are excited to shape the future of how people live, cook, and connect.

Position Summary:

You’ll be the global business leader for a portfolio of innovative products, driving growth through consumer insight, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration. As a Global Product Manager , you’ll identify opportunities for breakthrough innovation and lead end-to-end product development from idea to market launch.

This role is ideal for a creative, consumer-obsessed, insight-driven product leader who thrives at intersection of design, marketing, & strategy — someone who’s passionate about understanding people and turning consumer insights into meaningful, trend-forward products that inspire.

Key Responsibilities

Consumer Insight & Market Understanding

• Develop deep expertise in your product category and adjacent spaces — understanding global markets, emerging consumer needs, and cultural trends that shape behavior.
• Identify whitespace opportunities and uncover emotional and functional drivers behind how people interact with products at home.
• Partner with research and analytics to translate insights into actionable design and innovation directions.

Product Innovation & Storytelling

• Build an innovation roadmap grounded in consumer insight and market opportunity — filled with creative products that surprise, delight, and drive growth.
• Craft compelling product stories that connect emotionally with consumers and elevate the Cuisinart brand experience.
• Collaborate with design, culinary, and engineering teams to develop concepts that inspire, perform, and differentiate.

Product Development & Launch Execution

• Lead product development from idea to launch — defining positioning, features, pricing, and packaging that align with brand standards and business goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Advanced Concepts, Design, Engineering, Sourcing, Marketing) to ensure timely and flawless execution.
• Support product testing, validation, and sustainability initiatives to ensure long-term consumer trust and brand equity.

Go-to-Market & Story Amplification

• Collaborate with marketing, creative, and sales to bring the product story to life across channels — from packaging and content to retailer storytelling and digital activation.
• Ensure every touchpoint reflects the emotional benefit, usability, and value of the product.
• Lead go-to-market readiness, including sell-in materials, launch plans, and training for internal and external partners.

Portfolio Stewardship & Optimization

• Monitor global product performance and consumer feedback; identify opportunities to evolve, refresh, or retire products strategically.
• Maintain product trackers, roadmaps, and documentation to drive visibility and efficiency across global teams.
• Champion the pursuit of 5-star consumer satisfaction — continuously improving usability and delight.

Qualifications/skills:

• A positive, entrepreneurial mindset and a deep curiosity about consumers, culture, and emerging trends.
• Passion for design, innovation, and storytelling — with an ability to turn insights into breakthrough ideas.
• 3-5 years of experience in product management, innovation, or consumer product marketing (CPG or consumer durables preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skills with a creative edge.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling ability, both written and visual.
• Experience leading cross-functional and global teams with confidence and optimism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and emerging AI-assisted platforms (ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, etc.) .
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally (up to 20%) and coordinate globally across time zones.
• Passion for coffee, cooking, and/or baking strongly preferred
• Ideal candidate loves following social, cultural, design, and retail trends.

Environmental Factors:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
• This role requires on-site presence in our Newton MA or Stamford CT location.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
• Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford CT office

At Cuisinart, we believe every product tells a story.

If you’re passionate about shaping the next generation of innovation and inspiring people around the world to live more creatively, we’d love to meet you.

About Us:

Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.

Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.

Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.

At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and

iconic brands that enhance their lives.