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Oriental Trading

Direct retailer of party supplies

E-Commerce Product Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 10/2/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Omaha, NE, USA
In PersonFace-to-face meetings and in-person collaboration in the Omaha office are required.
ProductProduct Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience in e-commerce product management or equivalent experience.
  • Experience creating and driving product vision and strategy.
  • Strong knowledge of retail psychology, e-commerce, and user experience.
  • Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments.
  • Proficiency with personal computer hardware and software, project management tools and services, and e-commerce systems and infrastructure.
  • Ability to perform job duties safely.
  • Ability to attend face-to-face meetings on short or little advance notice.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic plans and roadmaps for each product suite.
  • Assist the business in identifying the business value, opportunity, and return on investment of new products, features, and enhancements.
  • Work with user experience and information technology teams to evaluate options for innovative customer experiences while meeting the business's financial goals.
  • Act as a liaison for business owners to define features and requirements, prioritization, and project release plans.
  • Identify market problems and opportunities for future products.
  • Adapt to a rapidly changing environment through process improvements.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Work in the e-commerce department office environment with in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractors.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

About the company

Oriental Trading sells party supplies, crafts, toys, and novelty gifts directly to individuals, churches, and schools, mainly through catalogs and online orders. Its product line combines party goods, arts and crafts materials, and related toys, with MindWare expanding toy manufacturing and SmileMakers widening healthcare-related supplies after acquisitions. The company reaches customers by direct mail and online sales, growing through strategic acquisitions to broaden its offerings. Its goal is to be a dependable, affordable supplier for celebrations and creative activities for homes, schools, and community groups.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Omaha, Nebraska

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 CNBC said demand stayed robust despite inflationary pressure.
  • Oriental Trading is pushing 2026 Halloween assortments and fresh seasonal inventory.
  • A new AI shopping assistant aims to improve discovery across massive catalog breadth.

What critics are saying

  • A marketplace launch still relies on 1P sales, limiting third-party network effects.
  • Consumer demand remains inflation-sensitive, pressuring margins and gift purchasing cycles.
  • Execution risk rises if AI shopping assistant and new marketplace miss 2026 adoption.

What makes Oriental Trading unique

  • Berkshire Hathaway owns Oriental Trading, giving it permanent capital and patience.
  • Omaha-based direct retailer spans party supplies, crafts, toys, and school supplies.
  • MindWare and SmileMakers broaden reach into educational and healthcare channels.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Training Programs
  • Performance Bonus
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Discounts
  • Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
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