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Product Developer

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SharkNinja

SharkNinja

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and manufactures high-performance home appliances

Consumer Goods
Industrial & Manufacturing

Entry, Junior

Needham, MA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in technical/engineering or business management field highly desired
  • 1+ years direct Product Development experience
  • Experience desired in some combination of new product development or program management (Consumer Goods Industry strongly preferred)
  • Assertive, confident, capable
  • Able to cultivate and lead a high performing team that delivers results
  • Excellent written, verbal and communication skills. Experienced addressing C-Suite, Peer Functional Groups, Suppliers, and Customer audiences
  • Cross-functional leadership skills
  • Possess a strong bias to action and accountability
  • Intermediate/working level skills with MS Project (or similar), Excel, PPT and Visio
  • High energy, with a positive attitude
  • Detail oriented
  • Presentation skills – Must be proficient with PowerPoint and be comfortable developing and presenting to large groups including executive management either in person or over MS Teams.
Responsibilities
  • Drives and actively facilitate the interaction of cross-functional stakeholders to bring products to market, including managing risks, and schedule
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure that the go to market strategy will provide high rate of sales
  • Accountable to deliver all elements of the program, from product ideation to end-of-life
  • Make use of KPI’s and data to help drive decision making across the cross-functional teams
  • Identify program risks, develop mitigation/contingency and track progress
  • Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take steps necessary to highlight/remedy
  • Identify resource and knowledge gaps and take steps necessary to highlight/remedy
  • Channel global information to local teams, act as conduit to support the business

SharkNinja designs and manufactures home appliances and cleaning products that aim to make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Their product range includes vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances, and various household gadgets, all engineered to improve efficiency and quality of life. SharkNinja stands out from competitors by focusing on high-performance and reliable products that receive positive customer feedback. The company sells its products directly through its website and through retail partners, emphasizing customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. The goal of SharkNinja is to enhance daily living for consumers around the world by providing effective and convenient home solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$558.6M

Headquarters

Needham, Alabama

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from firms like Jump Financial LLC and TimesSquare Capital Management LLC indicate strong market confidence and potential for growth.
  • The introduction of innovative products like the Ninja(R) SLUSHi(TM) Professional Frozen Drink Maker showcases SharkNinja's commitment to continuous product development and market relevance.
  • High-profile endorsements and global brand ambassadors like David Beckham can significantly boost brand recognition and consumer trust.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in home appliances is intense, with major players like iRobot posing a constant threat to market share.
  • Relying heavily on high-profile endorsements can be risky if the public image of the ambassador changes negatively.

What makes SharkNinja unique

  • SharkNinja's dual-brand strategy with 'Shark' and 'Ninja' allows it to target different segments of the home appliance market, unlike competitors who may focus on a single brand.
  • The company's emphasis on high-performance and technologically advanced products sets it apart in the consumer goods market, where many competitors offer more basic solutions.
  • SharkNinja's strategic marketing, led by a seasoned CMO and bolstered by high-profile endorsements like David Beckham, enhances its brand visibility and consumer appeal.