Product Development Manager

Location:

5th (In-Office, 5 Days/Week).

Role summary - Taking direction from retailers and or the sales team on new development, doing market research, work with design and sourcing.

• Research market trends, consumer insights, and competitor products to identify opportunities- visiting retailers, trends, finding and negotiating with suppliers.
• Develop product briefs and concepts aligned with brand strategy and target audience
• Manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams (marketing, packaging, sourcing, QA, supply chain)
• Must have strong computer skills
• Oversee packaging design, sampling, and quality control through production
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships and negotiate costs
• Track post-launch performance and lead product improvements or line extensions
• Process customer requirements and requests from sales team and educate them on new product lines

• 3-5+ years in product development within housewares, kitchen accessories, cookware anything hardgood- electric products
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills