Division Head of Soft Goods; Product Development​/Sourcing

Division Head of Soft Goods (Product Development/Sourcing)

$180,000 - $250,000 per year | New York, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

We are a well-established, family-owned consumer products company with a strong presence in the juvenile and baby category. With a broad portfolio spanning furniture, gear, and soft goods, our products are distributed across major national retailers and e-commerce platforms. Known for quality, scale, and thoughtful design, we serve millions of families each year and continue to expand into new product categories.

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a newly formed Soft Goods division within a stable and growing organization. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will have the autonomy to shape strategy, build out structure, and drive product innovation within a highly visible category. The role offers a unique blend of entrepreneurial ownership and established retail scale, ideal for someone excited to make a meaningful impact while leveraging strong existing infrastructure and distribution.

We are seeking a Division Head of Soft Goods (Product Development & Sourcing) to lead all aspects of a growing soft goods and bedding category.

Location:

New York City (in‑office most of the week)

Scope:
End-to-end ownership of product lifecycle, including design, development, sourcing, costing, and production.

Global Sourcing:
Oversight of international vendor network (Asia-focused, with flexibility to evolve strategy).

Leadership:
Reports into executive leadership; responsible for building and leading a cross‑functional team.

Travel:
International travel required for vendor management and key partner meetings.

Retail Exposure:
Strong alignment with large‑scale retail and value‑oriented channels.

• Deep experience in soft goods product development and global sourcing
• Strong understanding of P&L ownership and cost structure
• Ability to partner across design, merchandising, and supply chain
• Experience working with high‑volume retail accounts
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities

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