Full-Time

Product Manager

Posted on 8/12/2024

Spot & Tango

Spot & Tango

51-200 employees

Direct-to-consumer fresh dog food delivery

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence in Midtown Manhattan on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required; engineering, math, or related field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in a product management role
  • Prior experience working with engineering teams
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at once, and can determine prioritization while managing trade-offs by collaborating with internal stakeholders and understanding user feedback
  • Persistent, determined, and organized; true ownership mentality, take pride in your work, and go above and beyond to get things over the line
  • Excellent communication skills and can articulate complex ideas to technical and non-technical team members, partners, and stakeholders
  • Based in New York or willing to relocate to New York
Responsibilities
  • Translate abstract business needs into actionable product requirements documents (PRDs)
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to build high-quality and beautiful digital products
  • Design and monitor A/B tests, both internally and through external agencies
  • Facilitate communication and transfer key project details between teams involved in the product development process, including design, engineering, marketing, customer experience, and operations
  • Help manage tactical development execution, including sprints, tickets, resourcing, and timelines
  • Test and approve features before release; triage feedback from business users and ensure bugs are surfaced + properly prioritized
  • In collaboration with the Data team, track feature performance and present pertinent data to the Head of Product

Spot & Tango provides fresh, high-quality dog food tailored to the specific needs of dogs. Their products are made from premium ingredients, including fresh fruits and vegetables, and are free from artificial additives, preservatives, and fillers. Customers can create personalized meal plans for their dogs by taking an online quiz, which adds convenience and customization to their shopping experience. Spot & Tango operates on a direct-to-consumer model, selling subscription-based meal plans that deliver fresh dog food directly to customers' doors. This approach allows them to offer fresher products while bypassing traditional retail channels. Unlike many competitors, Spot & Tango emphasizes the health benefits of freshly prepared dog food, with recipes formulated by veterinary nutritionists that meet or exceed industry standards. The company's goal is to promote the well-being of dogs by providing nutritious meal options that can help them live longer, healthier lives.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$57.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spot & Tango raised $51.75M to expand research and product offerings in 2022.
  • The new facility in Lehigh Valley will create 96 jobs and produce 32 million meals.
  • Increased pet ownership during COVID-19 boosts demand for premium pet food.

What critics are saying

  • Expansion into Lehigh Valley may lead to operational challenges and increased costs.
  • Increased competition from brands like Just Food For Dogs could impact market share.
  • Reliance on subscription model may face challenges if customers seek flexible options.

What makes Spot & Tango unique

  • Spot & Tango offers personalized meal plans tailored to individual dogs' needs.
  • The company uses high-quality, human-grade ingredients in their dog food products.
  • Spot & Tango's direct-to-consumer model ensures fresher products and reduced costs.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

INACTIVE