Associate Product Manager (Hardware)

Note to applicants: This exciting opportunity, with a generous benefits package, is an in-office position with operational hours M-F between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This position is full-time and on-site at our office in Valencia, CA Who We Are: Sunco is one of the largest and fastest-growing online lighting retailers in the U.S.—and we’re just getting started. Headquartered in sunny Valencia, CA, we’re powered by an amazing team of people who bring passion, purpose, and innovation to everything they do. What We Do: We light up the world—literally Millions of customers have trusted Sunco for our energy-efficient LED lighting and our commitment to quality, value, and customer care. Whether it’s a home renovation or a large-scale commercial project, our mission is to deliver top-tier lighting solutions with unbeatable service and eco-conscious impact. At Sunco, we don’t just sell lights—we help our customers see things in a whole new light. Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Associate Product Manager to join our team and spearhead the expansion of our product offerings on our Shopify store. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in conducting market research, identifying new product categories, and managing the entire product lifecycle. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive individual with a passion for e-commerce and product management to drive innovation and growth within our organization. Key Responsibilities: • Product Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of our product portfolio, including features, functionalities, and underlying technologies, to effectively drive product initiatives and enhancements. • Research and Analysis: Gather and analyze extensive data to uncover correlated connections between product offerings and consumer demand, providing valuable insights to inform product strategy and decision-making. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure alignment of product development efforts with overarching business objectives and customer needs. • Product Roadmap Development: Contribute to the development of a comprehensive product roadmap, outlining key features, enhancements, and initiatives that align with company goals and market demands, while prioritizing resources effectively. • Product Documentation: Ensure the availability of comprehensive product documentation, such as Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and Product Descriptions (PDs), to facilitate clear communication and understanding across teams and stakeholders. • Continuous Learning and Development: Pursue continuous learning and professional development opportunities within the field of product management, such as attending industry conferences and workshops, to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends, fostering innovation and growth within the organization. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (preferred). • Proven experience in product management or related roles, with a strong understanding of e-commerce and digital product development. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret complex data sets to drive actionable insights. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders. • Detail-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and project management. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business priorities and challenges. Benefits & Perks We offer a competitive benefits package including comprehensive health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, dental & vision benefits, and options for education reimbursement. We value work-life balance and offer a generous time off policy. Job Type: Full-time , Non-Exempt Salary: $68,640 plus a 10% annual bonus tied to product category performance DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Sunco Lighting Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and complies with Ban the Box laws, which prohibit us from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Sunco values privacy as a top priority. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of our application, please view our Sunco Privacy Notice Apply tot his job

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