Senior Product Development Manager

We are looking for a creative and detail orientated person to join our Product Development team.

The ideal candidate can assess the market and trends, work with multiple teams through the organization to collect feedback and knowledge to bring best to market. Work with sales teams as well as retail buyer to achieve seasonal buys and core staples.

• Work with our suppliers to meet product requirements including, design specs, material review, packaging requests and costing.
• Act as liaison between sales and suppliers to support retailer specific programs
• Working directly with our sales, design, and production teams to bring innovative products to market constantly while maintaining the profitability of your category through constant review of sales data, material costs, freight calculation and feedback.
• Frequent market comp shops to maintain up to date market knowledge of price points, key items, and trends.
• Communicate via presentations and meetings with our sales teams to ensure they have all necessary tools to sell your products into their retail channels.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (Asia to meet with our suppliers and factory teams, Europe for trend inspiration). Occasional domestic travel with members of our sales team to help achieve custom tailored products to our many valued retail partners.

Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of experience in a tabletop or glassware product development or sourcing role
• 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