Product Development Manager, Houseware

Our rapidly growing wholesale homeware client, is seeking a dynamic product development manager to join their team with experience in the home space.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure product requirements are met, including design specifications, material reviews, packaging, and costing.
• Serve as a liaison between sales and suppliers, ensuring clear and timely communication
• Partner with sales, design, & production to bring innovative, market-ready products to life
• Maintain profitability by reviewing sales, analyzing costs, calculating freight, and providing feedback
• Conduct market comp shopping to monitor price points, key items, and emerging trends
• Provide sales team with the tools and support to effectively sell products to retail channels
• Travel as needed to meet with suppliers, attend trade shows, and support product launches

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a product development, sourcing or relevant industry role
• Working knowledge of the 360 product development lifecycle
• Must have basic MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Must be a team player with a positive outlook
• Must be organized
• Must be a self starter
• Most importantly, must love product and want to "own" your categories and see them through to successful execution in stores across the world

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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