Product Development Manager

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At Phillip Jeffries, we believe beautiful design begins with passion, integrity, and connection. What started in 1976 as a small family business with just ten grass cloths in a New Jersey garage has grown into a global luxury brand offering more than 1,000 wall coverings to designers and architects around the world. Through decades of growth, our values remain the foundation of everything we do.

We are committed to craftsmanship, creativity, and delivering exceptional experiences at every touchpoint.

If you’re inspired by thoughtful design, meaningful relationships, and being part of a team that’s shaping extraordinary interiors, we invite you to apply for the Product Development Manager.

What you will be doing Sourcing & Vendor Partnerships

• Act as the primary liaison for our esteemed domestic and international vendors, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Translate creative vision into actionable technical specifications, sampling requests, and production requirements.
• Monitor progress and performance to uphold uncompromising standards of quality and timeliness.
• Support vendor visits to foster innovation and excellence in product development.

Strategic Pricing & Cost Optimization

• Gather and organize vendor pricing insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with suppliers and designers to uncover cost‑saving opportunities without sacrificing luxury or craftsmanship.
• Summarize key cost trends and variances for leadership review, ensuring transparency and precision.
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership to maintain accurate development budgets and documentation.

Vendor & Sample Diversification

• Drive diversification initiatives in partnership with Supply Chain, expanding our network of world‑class vendors.
• Coordinate meetings, track action items, and maintain visibility on progress and risks.
• Oversee sample reviews, strike‑off approvals, and pricing updates to ensure flawless execution.
• Support new item setup, inspections, and master data updates for a smooth integration process.
• Communicate outcomes across Sales, Design, and Operations to keep teams aligned and inspired.

Project & Timeline Leadership

• Own the seasonal product development calendar, driving milestones and key deliverables with precision.
• Create and maintain detailed Time & Action calendars for each collection to ensure flawless execution.
• Track progress across multiple projects, proactively identifying risks and resolving delays before they impact timelines.
• Lead weekly cross‑functional meetings to foster alignment and momentum across teams.
• Champion accountability to keep deliverables on schedule and elevate risks with clear, solution‑oriented recommendations.
• Monitor capacity and workload trends to anticipate bottlenecks and inform leadership decisions.

PLM System & RFP Coordination

• Maintain impeccable product records within the PLM system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Archive specifications, testing results, and documentation to uphold industry standards.
• Support RFP submissions with timely, polished data and compelling product language.
• Track RFP outcomes, summarize insights, and identify recurring themes to guide strategic improvements.

Product Execution & Launch Support

• Coordinate samples, strike‑offs, and production approvals to guarantee excellence at every stage.
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure rigorous testing and certifications.
• Facilitate seamless handoff to Marketing, Sales, and Operations with accurate, timely information.
• Prepare comprehensive product development packages for sign‑off meetings.
• Align pre‑launch deliverables with Marketing and Sales timelines to ensure assets, messaging, and sampling are on point.
• Document post‑launch feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to confirm cost, inventory, and fulfillment readiness for a flawless launch.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, Textiles, Manufacturing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development or production…