Assistant Product Manager Job Description

Assistant product managers help a company improve its products and services.

An assistant product manager works under the leadership of a product manager, assisting in the development of corporate brand strategies in the short term and long term. He helps senior management establish an adequate marketing policy for all corporate products.

Responsibilities

An assistant product manager analyzes the promotional activities of competitors and provides brand results and statistics at the end of each month.

Education

A bachelor's degree in marketing or business management is usually required for an assistant product manager position.

Qualitative Abilities

An assistant product manager must have strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills. She also must be able to take initiative.

Wages

As of 2010, an assistant product manager earned annual median wages of $40,000, according to the career resources website Indeed.

Career Development

Career growth opportunities for assistant product managers depend on performance evaluations, economic trends and staffing needs. An apt, proficient assistant product manager can become a product manager within a few years.

Working Conditions

An assistant product manager works a regular 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift on weekdays.

References

• Revlon: Assistant Product Manager Job Description
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers
• Indeed: Assistant Product Manager Salary