Manager, Product Management - Jewelry (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Job Summary

The Manager of Product Management will contribute to brand product and pricing strategy, monitor sales and support merchandising in product decisions, and proof marketing materials. The Manager will oversee the jewelry new and existing assortment across all categories and will follow the product through the entire development process from the initial concept to launch.

Key Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support the product development process from brief ideation to in-market performance, including product definition, forecasting, pricing
• Plan and execute the Product Launch Calendar: working closely with Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Design and Production team, scheduling launches for the full year with detailed execution timelines, price points, production forecast
• Price new products, based on margin targets, production cost, product lineup, competitive landscape
• Produce and analyze weekly and monthly reports to identify opportunities in new developments and action plans
• Translate client and data insights into road maps that can generate a positive impact on the business.
• Complete ad hoc business analysis when needed with accompanying proposals
• Facilitate competitor analysis- Analyze the current market, identifying gaps and needs as well as notable competitor price positioning to provide suggestions for new product launches and/or recommendation for current products
• Direct and implement the annual competitor price review study with the objective of ensuring our pricing is inline and competitive. Prepare and present summaries of findings to upper management along with recommendations and opportunities
• Manage, create, and update sales tools. This includes updating the product reference book. Prepare and distribute the Product News for each new launch, this ensures all retail staff is knowledgeable about new products. Update the website with all new product and/or product changes
• Lead the naming and trademarking of all new products

Job Qualifications

• 5+ Years Jewelry Industry/Product Management Experience
• Overall knowledge/experience in the workings of retail business practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) with adaptability to new software
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Proactive and takes the initiative to drive business and think outside of the box
• Ability to also work independently and remain flexible with changing priorities
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills, adaptability/flexibility and initiative
• Ability to think strategically, implement steps to achieve goals
• Excellent organizational, communication and written skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Graduate Gemologist or Graduate Diamonds accreditation from GIA a plus
• Luxury jewelry experience highly desired