Junior Product Development Manager, Home Products

Our rapidly growing wholesale home accessories client, is seeking a driven junior product development manager to join their team! Responsibilities Work with the Product Development team to come up with innovative ideas in increase sales Track project updates and ensure progress is on schedule Follow projects from inception to completion Take ownership in extensive market research, prototyping, testing, and finally creation Conduct and communicate trend forecasting and research Upkeep data entry into portals and systems, including style set-up Create New Item Set-Up Forms Update Manager on project progress, sample statuses and outstanding tasks Ensure accuracy on multiple projects that is used by cross-functional partners Manage the sample approval process including unpacking, tracking, tagging samples Provide recommendations on areas to improve for materials and design Maintain, track and organize incoming and outgoing samples and statuses Consistent daily communication with overseas factories Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Product Development and/or Design is a plus. Relevant learning or working experience in the field Must have working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint Keen and creative eye Must be organized and extremely detail-oriented Must be a team player with a positive outlook Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects Able to work in a fast-paced environment Must be a self starter Genuine passion for product and a spirit of ownership to see through a successful end product #J-18808-Ljbffr Fourth Floor