Senior Product Manager

Senior Product Manager

Our client is a creative consumer products company. They are currently looking to hire a Senior Product Manage who will be heavily involved in business development.
 
 

Responsibilities:

• Generating product ideation and concept development in conjunction with Creative Director and Business Lead.
• Identify and drive business development strategies and develop business plans/assortment plans as needed. Manage SKU counts, inventories and development to maximize the business and SKU productivity.
• Adhere to PD timelines and processes to develop and launch products in the most efficient manner.
• Work with sourcing and vendors on vendor selection, sampling, QC standards & procedures.  Selecting best vendor for each product type based on capacity, quality and pricing, setting clear communications and timelines.  Working with sourcing on finding new suppliers as needed.  Communicating with vendors on product, pricing and scheduling.
• Day to day management of assistant product manager to accomplish category needs from a Product Development and Product Management perspective.
• Develop deep understanding of consumers, retailers and marketplace to translate into growth.
• Support of market research projects in studying competitive landscape and market opportunities, including consumer focus groups, store studies, and preparing financial charts. 
• Supporting design team with Creative Director to make sure all products are researched, prototyped and tested (before and after production).
• Working with the sales force to help drive sales and sell programs as part of corporate/divisional strategies.  Assisting with and attending relevant sales meetings.
• Active in Life Cycle Management of assigned product category by reviewing inventory and identifying products that need promotional help or closeouts.
• Researching and submitting products for all required testing such that company standards are met.
• Extended hours are expected from time to time in order to meet goals and deadlines.
• Travel both domestically and abroad may be required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in developing consumer products. 
• Must have 5 years prior management experience preferably in a Product Development setting.
• Must have 3-5 years experience in strategic planning/management preferably in a consumer product industry.
• Must have a highly refined sense of style and understanding of trends/paper arts and must be able to convey this understanding to suppliers, creative staff (internal & external) and others
• Must be self motivated, highly organized and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent organization and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Personal interest in creative products, arts, crafts, or planning celebrating a plus
• Foreign and domestic travel required.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree preferred.