Product Marketing ManagerAt Cuisinart, you'll join a brand known for innovation, quality, and an iconic place in the kitchen. We are passionate about creating tools to inspire our consumers' culinary imaginations and bring joy to the kitchen.About the RoleYou will be the leader responsible for the global business performance (sales, margins, etc) of a Food Prep product portfolio driving significant growth in the category. You will lead a team of Product Marketers responsible for end-to-end product development - collaborating with global teams to bring exceptional products to market, strengthening the portfolio, and ensuring flawless, on-time execution.We're seeking a creative, insight-driven, and consumer-obsessed Product Marketing Manager to drive the future of our Food Prep portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who loves being in the kitchen. is passionate about understanding the home blending, ice cream, and food prep experience for global consumers, and is skilled at turning consumer insights into compelling innovation stories & products consumers will love.In this role, you will be expected to be an expert in the key Food Prep sub-categories (Blending, Food Processing, Mixing, and Ice Cream) understanding the global markets, blending & processing trends, and have deeply understand how people use these products around the world. You will drive product innovations that surprise, delight, and bring joy to our consumers.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Vision & LeadershipShape/communicate forward-looking category strategy that supports corporate strategiesLead team of Global Product Marketing Managers inspire the Global Food Prep team to become experts in their sub-categories and drive growth through rapid consumer insights centered innovation, produce development execution excellence & best-in-class launchesOwner of product development execution from concept to launch ensure Food Prep projects are completed on-time, within specChampion culture of creativity, agility, & consumer-first thinking across organization.Portfolio & Pipeline ManagementBuild portfolio of existing/new product that win in the marketGain share, grow topline revenue and margins to exceed Category goalsEvaluate all projects for impact, feasibility, and strategic fitEnsure steady pipeline of validated concepts ready for 3-year roadmapConsumer Insight & Market UnderstandingBe a global expert in Food Prep fully understand the Global market, key competitors, retail assortments, and market/consumer trendsDeeply understand the various types of consumers and understand what is happening on social media, trends, & key pain points with home useIdentify knowledge gaps & build learning plans with research teams to uncover deeper emotional and functional drivers behind Food Prep usage/behaviorsProduct Innovation & StorytellingTranslate insights into roadmap filled with creative products and solutions that spark excitement with consumers, our sales teams, and customers & drive growthCraft clear, compelling product stories that elevate everyday blending moments and bring the Cuisinart brand to life in the kitchen.Develop an innovation pipeline rooted in real consumer needs with every concept designed to surprise, delight, and inspire joy at home.Product Development & Launch ExecutionLead product development from idea to shelf - define features, positioning, specs, and pricing that make products both meaningful and competitive.Partner with advanced concepts, design, engineering, sourcing, and packaging to ensure products meet our standards for quality, margin, and aesthetic appeal.Manage timelines, budgets, and milestones across global teams to ensure timely, seamless execution.Support product testing, quality validation, sustainability goals, & regulatory compliance.Go-to-Market & Story AmplificationCollaborate with marketing and sales to bring the product story to life across all channels from packaging and content to retailer storytelling and digital activation.Ensure every touchpoint reflects the emotional benefits and value of the product, reinforcing why Cuisinart is a trusted, beloved kitchen companion.Support go-to-market planning, sell-in materials, and product education across internal and customer-facing teams.Portfolio Stewardship & OptimizationMonitor product performance in-market, identifying opportunities to enhance, update, or retire SKUs to keep the portfolio fresh and focused.Maintain product trackers, & documentation to support team efficiency and transparency.Drive cost savings, packaging refreshes, and rationalization efforts that simplify choice while maximizing consumer impact.Obsession with 5-star consumer reviews and having products users absolutely loveWhat You Bring5+ years in product management or consumer marketing roles.Positive attitude, competitive spirit with strong desire to win by designing the absolute best-selling products in the blending & food prep marketPassion for blending/food prep and consumer-focused innovationObsession for deeply understanding the consumer, usability, and human-centered designAn infectious enthusiasm for creatively solving consumer problems and telling compelling stories that bring the product benefits to lifeExecutive presence - exceptional communication and storytelling abilitiesProven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional and global teamsExceptional communication and storytelling abilities both written and verbalProficiency in Office + AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, etc) and a passion for new technologiesWillingness to travel domestically/internationally (up to 20%) and take early/late calls to lead global team coordination with Asia Cuisinart team and our overseas vendors.Environmental FactorsWorking 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 Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere on Fridays.What We OfferComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plansGenerous Paid Time Off ProgramsLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSAPaid Parental Leave401k and company matchEAP & Employee Wellness ProgramsVolunteer Days Paid Time OffFree breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office