Product Manager, US

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Coffee, Food & Beverage, RetailIndustries

Requirements

The Product Manager, US requires a strong understanding of business strategy and seasonal assortment planning for both cafe and e-commerce channels. Candidates must be capable of managing ambiguity, be solutions-oriented, and possess advanced knowledge of retail math. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint or Google Slides, along with experience in product lifecycle management (PLM) and data reporting applications, is essential. A high interest and passion for coffee and design, refined taste level, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally are also crucial.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager, US is responsible for creating and developing business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to drive sales and profits across cafe and e-commerce channels. This includes analyzing business trends to identify category opportunities, developing new products and concepts, and coordinating with various functions such as Inventory Management, Sourcing & Supply Chain, Creative, Ecommerce, and Cafes to ensure timely execution. Key duties involve analyzing sales trends, identifying product portfolio risks and opportunities, communicating product strategies, executing competitive market analysis, leading product meetings, attending trade shows, working with vendor partners on product development, planning seasonal and core product assortments, collaborating on new product launches, developing financial plans, managing purchase quantities and exit strategies, establishing pricing strategies, supporting inventory and supply chain processes, managing product PnL, influencing marketing efforts, partnering on product packaging, writing product briefs, and providing information and support to cafe operations.

Skills

Product Management

Business Strategy

Assortment Planning

Sales Analysis

Product Development

Market Analysis

Vendor Management

Inventory Management

Supply Chain

E-commerce

Blue Bottle Coffee

Specialty coffee roaster and retailer

About Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee specializes in roasting and selling high-quality coffee beans and brewing equipment, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing freshly roasted coffee, emphasizing single-origin beans that highlight unique flavors from specific regions. Customers can purchase products directly from the website or physical locations, and they also offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of coffee. This model allows Blue Bottle Coffee to cater to individual coffee lovers and specialty coffee shops while ensuring a steady revenue stream. Their commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing practices sets them apart from competitors in the specialty coffee market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2002Year Founded

$132MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one

401(k)

Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week

Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Paid Time Off

Risks

Competitors like Diamond Brew threaten market share in instant coffee segment.

Cultural differences in Southeast Asia may impact brand acceptance.

New product introductions may alienate traditional Blue Bottle customers.

Differentiation

Blue Bottle offers single-origin beans for unique regional flavor profiles.

The company provides both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services.

Blue Bottle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and high-quality, freshly roasted coffee.

Upsides

Expansion into Las Vegas and Singapore increases brand visibility and customer base.

Craft Instant Coffee aligns with growing instant coffee trend in Asia.

Collaboration with BTR Nation taps into functional foods trend for health-conscious consumers.

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