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SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

About the job

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

This role is based in the Needham, MA headquarters and is hybrid.

The Marketing function at SharkNinja is directly accountable for achieving a high rate of sale on all products, focusing on sell-in and sell-through of the portfolio, both new products and base business. SharkNinja Marketers have a general manager mindset and the ability to collaborate and operate across functional boundaries.

As an Associate Brand Manager, you will be a brand steward helping to lead the development and execution of the product roadmap, go-to-market strategies and drive consistent voice and messaging across all marketing channels (e.g. Packaging, Advertising, Infomercial, PR, Social & Digital, collateral, trade etc.)

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

Innovation Launch Support: Work cross-functionally to support the development and execution of new product innovation strategies and go-to-market plans – specifically message development and execution for packaging, digital, and in-store assets

Be the category expert: understand price, positioning, competitive landscape and market / consumer needs. Translate data into insights, connect the dots, and recommend a comprehensive product assortment and roadmap that will drive a high rate of sale

Comms & Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with Product Development, Creative Services and Marketing Services teams to develop and execute brand building communication strategies and go-to-market plans, including message development and execution for packaging, PR, in-store, displays, collateral and social / digital

Drive a consumer first mentality: Partner with Consumer Insights on identifying and validating optimal consumer proposition on product, positioning, messaging, pricing, etc. and make recommendations in alignment with cross-functional teams. Demonstrate thought leadership on emerging trends and consumer insights to strengthen innovation roadmap and communication plans.

Retailer Sell-in: Communicate product value proposition to the sales team and deliver a compelling sell story – category & competitive insights, consumer insights, product sizzle, assortment and channel strategy, pricing and promo strategy.

Post-Launch Evaluation: Conduct post evaluation and analysis of activities and performance, recommending improvements and evolutions of future brand marketing and commercial initiatives. Support development and implementation of best practices and proven success drivers across all consumer and customer touchpoints.

Creative Development: Develop creative briefs for consumer and retailer facing messaging, manage creative reviews and ensure execution delivers on the right consumer insights and product benefits.

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

Strong communication skills and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management

Broad spectrum of marketing skills, defining strategies, building plans, driving product launches and in-market execution

Ability to connect the dots and think at a holistic and strategic level across the business

Project Management and ability to manage several projects in parallel, navigating a complex cross-functional matrix.

Influencing, conflict resolution, and creative problem solving.

Ability to synthesize complex product features into compelling and desirable consumer benefits

Comfortable working at a fast, iterative pace, and possess a “progress vs. perfection” mindset.

Biased towards action, taking initiative, and rolling up your sleeves and get it done together.

Managerial skills and comfortable managing and building cross-functional teams.

Ability to mine, analyze data and draw compelling conclusions.

REQUIREMENTS:

2-3 years of prior Marketing experience required, preferably with direct responsibility for Brand planning, messaging, positioning, and communication strategy and execution

Experience leveraging consumer insights to develop effective marketing campaigns and innovation programs

Experience in creative / media development and execution and new product launches

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or equivalent experience. MBA preferred

YOUR ROLE in DIVERSIFYING

As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy

Be an Ally, find internal Champions

Explore SharkNinja’s Employee Resource Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities

Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible

Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions and backgrounds represented by your colleagues

Treat people in a way they wish to be treated rather than the way you wish to be treated

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

Leads us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”

Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”

Using your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE,”

Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”

Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT.”

This is Hybrid role 2-3 days in Needham Office

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Pay Range

$61,200 - $115,000 USD

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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