Junior Product Associate

Who We Are:
NCC is a leader in providing award-winning software, credit and compliance solutions, and cutting-edge data to the automotive industry for over 30 years. Our solutions help dealerships streamline their operations, enhance their finance and insurance (F&I) processes, and drive profitability. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a high-growth environment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, at the beginning of their career, who is eager to dive into the dynamic and expansive field of product management as a Junior Product Associate.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical knowledge and experience in product management processes.
This is a fully in-office position based in the greater Kansas City metro area. 
Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development Support: Conduct research, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product strategy and execution.
• Workflow Processing: engage in day-to-day tasks related to the product lifecycle.

Essential Job Functions:

• Salesforce Process Management

Develop and manage integrated processes for the field team to provide timely bi-directional feedback between operations field and support teams as well as sales teams.

• Documentation Management

Identify and capture necessary documentation to facilitate product development and team handoff on feature requests.

• Release Notes Maintenance

Maintain and update necessary release notes documents and tools on a bi-weekly cadence.

• Competitive Analysis

Conduct discovery and competitive analysis projects with defined scope and objectives.

• Competitive Landscape Maintenance

Maintain and expand the competitive landscape.
Qualifications:

• Salesforce or other CRM capability and or use
• Highly organized and timeline driven
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Capable of preparing presentations and value propositions presentations
• Strong analytical, strategic and coordinating skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of product management principles is a plus.
• Automotive Experience a plus – Sales or BDC
• Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in product management.
• Mentorship from experienced product managers.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; in addition to a 401(k) plan.
• Unlimited PTO Policy

Join us and embark on a rewarding journey in product management, where you will gain invaluable experience and contribute to the success of our products and company.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.