Associate Product Manager in Arlington, Texas at Petmate

ABOUT PETMATE

Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products, with trusted brands including Petmate®, Chuckit!®, Quirky Kitty ®, Vittles Vault®, Wild Eats® and Arm & Hammer®. Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a focus on safe pet transportation, leading to the creation of the first dog kennel. Today, Petmate develops products that improve quality of life and strengthen the bond between people and their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, safety remains central to what we make and how we make it. Our portfolio of trusted brands features innovative solutions across several pet supplies categories including toys, feeding and watering, food storage, kennels, shelters, bedding, treats and more.

OUR WHY: To enrich families’ lives by cultivating the bond between people and their pets.

OUR VISION: Families everywhere trust us to enhance their pets’ well-being at every step of the adventure.

PETMATE CORE VALUES

OWN IT! We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes.

STEADFAST DETERMINATION: We pursue what’s next with commitment and enthusiasm.

DO THE RIGHT THING: We align our actions with our values in every situation.

SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: We prioritize the safety of employees, consumers, and pets without compromise.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Product Manager supports the development, execution, and optimization of assigned product lines. Working closely with the Product Manager and cross‑functional partners (e.g. Design, Engineering, Sourcing, Marketing, Sales), this role contributes to category growth, and drives key product initiatives through gathering consumer insights, competitive analysis, and new product development activities. The Associate Product Manager helps manage the product portfolio, assists with pricing and strategy work, and ensures projects move smoothly through the product lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow into full product ownership by building analytical expertise, cross-functional leadership skills, and the foundational capabilities of successful product management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

Category Support & Strategy

New Product Development

Product Portfolio & Pricing Management

Analytics & Reporting

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is based at our corporate office, which offers a professional, climate-controlled setting and fosters a collaborative and supportive atmosphere where teamwork and professional growth are highly valued. The office is also pet-friendly, and employees should be comfortable working around dogs and other pets in shared spaces. While the primary work location is the corporate office, the role may occasionally require visits to manufacturing and distribution sites. These environments can be loud, are not climate-controlled, and require strict adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection as needed.

Petmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.