Product Developer, SharkNinja
Shark
2-3 days a week in office
Home devices and appliances
Job no longer available
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
2-3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
SharkNinja's mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 2-4 years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or a combination of the above
- Interest and ability to work, learn, and grow in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high impact environment
- A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
- A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management)
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment
- The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
- Willingness to mentor junior and newly onboarded associates
- Ability to see failure as an opportunity to iterate, learn, and willingness to fail fast and often
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
- Ability to be a team player as well as work independently
- Willingness to travel
What the job involves
- Support the Shark business with the development of successful and profitable programs for new products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead and assist key workstreams in the new product development lifecycle of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production
- Bring new products to launch within the UK and mainland Europe. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Partnering with global product development on creating product definitions, consumer-relevant design targets, and performance KPIs, including creation/drive toward critical messaging claims
- Conduct and analyze market research to identify consumer needs and market gaps and analyze the competitive landscape
- Understand regional and local compliance risks/issues, as well as unique regional needs. Be an advocate to articulate these product nuances to the cross functional and global teams
- Work closely with cross-functional teammates to convey the strategic vision and goals for the product portfolio
- Regularly share product feedback with global teams to ensure real-time inputs are provided at every stage of product development from P-builds to MP
- Lead “Holiday Morning” team reviews at each build, and capture clear notes, photos, and actions of each product issue
- Partner with PMO, Engineering, and global PD to ensure issue tracker is “burned down” from build to build
- Develop and actively participate in JIRA ticket development and closing out issues
- Develop and execute hands-on and virtual validation plans at each build, within the support markets, using the proven SN methodologies that gain internal confidence, for all touchpoints, collateral, and Out of Box Experience enabling qualitative and quantitative feedback from the Europe to gain internal confidence and support product readiness
- Manage the creation and execution of product support material, such as, in-box collateral, FAQ’s, How-To Videos and Troubleshooting scripts for online resources and the Customer Excellence team
- Manage the product development inputs for PARF, PIS, Salsify and maintain data integrity throughout the product development cycle
- Work cross functionally to help team meet cost targets, and have understanding of levers needed to impact margin
- Provide clear cost direction to Supply Chain and Engineering on potential product trade offs to ensure cost and margin targets are met
- Have an understanding of overall category cost and margin targets to provide support to leadership in executing budget
- Efficiently document program details, and keep organized system for smooth transition 90 days post MP to COE team
Salary benchmarks
Otta's take
Theo Margolius
COO of Otta
Consumer demand for new and better home appliances continues to grow. SharkNinja serves this demand by designing and manufacturing innovative home goods and devices. Specifically, it has a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
SharkNinja’s main challenge is facing down big-name competitors such as home appliance giant Dyson. In fact, through innovative design, it seized the market-leading spot in traditional vacuums from Dyson and is only second to iRobot in sales of robotic models. A 2023 IPO saw an extra $296 million in funding added to SharkNinja's pot and was followed by product launches in new sectors such as air conditioning and food cooling, indicating that the company is still full of new product ideas.
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer paid group benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and more
- Competitive RRSP matching program
- 16 vacation days to start
- Paid sick days
- Paid volunteer and cultural days
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- An opportunity to accelerate your career with world class brands
- Continuous development and mentoring
- Opportunity to join various employee-based affinity groups
- Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
- Wellness program offering free virtual fitness classes and a fitness reimbursement
- Employee product discounts
Company values
- Never be afraid to dream big
- Relentlessly innovate
- Obsess about customer satisfaction
- Build people up
- Seize opportunities - individually and collectively
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Articles
Founders
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Diversity & Inclusion at SharkNinja
- At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Your role in Diversifying SharkNinja:
- As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
- Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
- Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
- Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
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