Product Manager Intern

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.  

We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.   

You'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.     

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you.  Apply now. 

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Job Description

As a Product Manager Intern on the Retail team, you will dive into the full lifecycle of product portfolio management - taking ideas from initial concept all the way to store shelves. Working alongside cross-functional partners in marketing, engineering, and sales, you will analyze market trends, gather real customer insights, and help shape data-driven category strategies. In this hands-on role, you will tackle real-world business challenges, refine go-to-market strategies, support life cycle initiatives and contribute in product launches that fuel retail growth.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Market & Competitive Analysis: Gather and analyze competitive data, pricing, and retail market trends to support category strategy and product positioning
• New Product Development (NPD) Support: Assist product managers through stage-gate development processes by organizing product requirements, tracking timelines, and compiling voice-of-customer (VOC) research. 
• Lifecycle & Portfolio Assistance: Support the auditing of existing product lines, reviewing SKU performance, pricing structures, and inventory to aid lifecycle management decisions. 
• Commercialization Collaboration: Partner with Brand and Channel Marketing teams to help review and organize sales enablement tools, point-of-purchase displays, packaging layouts, and digital content. 
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Support daily operational inquiries from sales and customer teams regarding product features, sample requests, and availability. 

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program (preferably in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field).

• Strong analytical ability with proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Powerpoint).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in basic business, marketing, or retail concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize complex data into clear, fact-based insights and recommendations. 
• Strong interest or curiosity in how consumer products are designed, packaged, and sold in stores or online.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities independently. 
• Collaborative mindset with a desire to work in a cross-functional, matrixed team environment.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $33,300 USD - $45,760 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at ada@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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