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Topflight Apps

Associate Product Owner

Irvine, CA · Remote

$38K/yr

Associate Product Owner We're a collaborative agency building custom solutions for startups in healthcare, fintech, and beyond. We are looking for an Associate Product Owner to help deliver high ...

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Esri

Associate Product Marketing Manager

Redlands, CA · On-site

$154.90K/yr

Overview As an Associate Product Marketing Manager at Esri, you'll have the chance to expand the world's most powerful mapping and analytics software into new and existing markets. Collaborate with ...

MSI

Product Associate

Orange, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Summary : The Product Associate will partner cross-functionally with various departments to develop promotional and marketing tools to maximize sales. This role is responsible for the planning ...

M S International

Product Associate

Orange, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Summary : The Product Associate will partner cross-functionally with various departments to develop promotional and marketing tools to maximize sales. This role is responsible for the planning ...

M S International Inc.

Product Associate

Orange, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Summary : The Product Associate will partner cross-functionally with various departments to develop promotional and marketing tools to maximize sales. This role is responsible for the planning ...

Hyundai Capital

Sr. HCI Product Associate

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... Product Associate supports the day-to-day execution and performance of the insurance program through close partnership with insurance vendors and internal cross functional teams. This role helps ...

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How much do associate product jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate product in Riverside, CA is $31.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.57 and $39.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Product Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Product Manager, you need analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a background in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with product management tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana, and experience with data analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Mixpanel, are typically beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability help you collaborate across departments and respond to changing user needs. These skills are essential for successfully driving product initiatives and ensuring alignment with business goals.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Product Managers, and how can they overcome them?

Associate Product Managers often face the challenge of balancing input from multiple stakeholders while maintaining focus on the product's vision and goals. Navigating ambiguity and managing shifting priorities are also typical hurdles, as projects can evolve quickly based on market feedback or leadership direction. To overcome these challenges, it's important to develop strong communication skills, stay organized with clear documentation, and proactively seek mentorship from senior product managers. Building relationships across engineering, design, and marketing teams can also help ensure alignment and smooth collaboration.

What are Associate Product Managers?

Associate Product Managers (APMs) are entry-level professionals who help develop and manage products within an organization. They work under the guidance of senior product managers, assisting with tasks such as market research, product development, and coordination between engineering, design, and marketing teams. APMs gain hands-on experience in the product lifecycle and often use this role as a stepping stone to more senior product management positions.

What is the difference between Associate Product vs Product Manager?

AspectAssociate ProductProduct Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant internships or certificationsBachelor's or master's degree, extensive experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentSupportive, entry-level, collaborative teamsLeadership role, strategic planning, cross-functional coordination
Employer & Industry UsageStartups, tech companies, product teamsEstablished companies, tech giants, product-driven organizations

The Associate Product role is typically an entry-level position focused on supporting product development, conducting research, and assisting senior team members. In contrast, a Product Manager holds a strategic leadership role, overseeing product lifecycle, making key decisions, and coordinating across departments. While both roles require a strong understanding of the product and industry, the Associate Product is often a stepping stone toward becoming a Product Manager.

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Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager

Igloo Products Corp.

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Igloo Products Corp. is an iconic, fast-growing American brand known for its exceptional and durable coolers designed to meet everyday needs. For more than 75 years, Igloo has been a leader in the housewares industry and has evolved into a high-growth lifestyle brand, inspiring outdoor experiences centered around fun, family, and friends.
Founded in 1947 as a metalworking shop that brought fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field, and later inventing the Playmate, Igloo has grown into America's most recognizable brand of ice chests. The Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has over 90% brand awareness, is #1 in market share in the U.S., and is a pioneer in sustainability within its category through the launch of biodegradable coolers and products made with post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials. Igloo also has a growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands, creating the opportunity to globally grow both brands together.
Built on a legacy of quality and innovation, we are seeking an Associate Product Managerto join our team and support our continued growth.
The Associate Product Manager will play a key role in the responsibilities of profitable growth and operational execution of multiple product lines within soft goods across both the Igloo and Dometic brands. The APM will assist with the execution of business plans, sales and margin accountability, calendar adherence, and cross functional team responsibilities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Growth Planning & Analysis:
  • Familiarize oneself with complete product line, its components and their potential impact in the marketplace.
  • Become an expert in all manufacturing processes, both domestic and import.
  • Support 3-year category growth strategies and annual operating plan development including participation in volume, tactical, and financial planning.
  • Establish a full understanding of the cooler industry across all segmented channels.

Product Planning:
  • Owns item setup process including managing item setup tracker and item setup forms for import products.
  • Work directly with sales to plan and execute retailer specific special make up projects.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to bring new products to market.
  • Work collaboratively with Product Design & Development team to assist in new products, line extensions, and SKU rationalization opportunities.
  • Regularly communicates status of new product and initiatives across entire organization.

Team Responsibilities:
  • Support cross-functional team members in the development and execution of new products and line extensions.
  • Manage day-to-day business needs for existing / rollover products.
  • Manage sample inventory and coordinate with cross-functional teams on distribution

Marketing Responsibilities:
  • Support product research strategy, planning, resourcing, execution and analysis through use of external resources.
  • Build sales tools and visual line plans
  • Collaborate with the graphics team to provide input on packaging structure and design strategy, branding, packaging change process and planning, claims and product descriptions/features.

What do we offer?
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Life Insurance
  5. Short term & Long-term disability
  6. Accidental death insurance
  7. Supplemental life insurance
  8. Company paid holidays
  9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:
  • Bachelor's Degree in consumer products or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience or one (1) year of Igloo Product Management experience.
  • Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates high business acumen, strong retail math skills. Possess experience with, and understanding of costing, pricing, profit and P&L management including management of a significant consumer brand with P&L responsibility.
  • Cross-functional understanding of finance, operations, product development, marketing communications, and vendor partners.
  • Well-developed team skills including the ability to inspire others, get results from coworkers, manage change, develop organizational goals and strive for success.
  • Business analysis and planning experience including sound judgment and decision-making.
  • Effective written communication, presentation skills, and influencing skills both internally and externally.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a collaborative results-oriented team environment.
  • Adaptable, resilient, flexible, fast-paced/sense of urgency, and a high level of multitasking ability.
  • Able to handle pressure of deadlines, multiple projects and financial performance expectations.
  • Fast-paced growing company experience and/or demonstrated effectiveness in a small company/location where role includes both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.
  • Personal and professional values aligned with company values and culture, high integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in coolers, outdoor, camping, softgoods, CPG industries is preferred.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:
  • Demonstrated ability to develop business plans and take full responsibility for success of assigned projects - from inception to completion.
  • Ability to work in a matrixed global organization with teammates in multiple time zones.
  • Possess passion and enthusiasm for improving the outdoor mobile cooling arena
  • Strang analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Ability to work cross-functionally as well as be independently motivated and driven with inimal supervision
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, is required
  • Ability to travel domestically, up to 10%

For roles based in California:
The starting base pay for this role is between $75,000 and $85,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, location, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
And of course - our Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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