Senior Product Specialist, Home (12-month Contract)

Saje Natural Wellness; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Product Specialist to drive product innovation from concept to launch. This role involves managing timelines, coordinating teams, and ensuring product alignment with financial targets. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of relevant experience in product development within consumer goods and demonstrate strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid work options and wellness programs.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous product discount

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in product development or project management within consumer goods.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end product launches.
• Strong understanding of go-to-market strategies and financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Product Development (NPD) initiatives efficiently.
• Build detailed project timelines and go-to-market plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop accurate cost sheets.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Reporting skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive.

We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do.

At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hard working, and kind-hearted people out there.

The impact you'll make

Reporting into the Director, Product, the Sr Product Specialist, Home plays a key role in driving the execution of innovation initiatives from concept approval through to launch. This role is responsible for managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional deliverables, and ensuring new products meet category objectives and financial targets. As a central point of contact across teams, the Senior Specialist ensures alignment, operational efficiency, and timely delivery of product launches. Their work directly supports the successful commercialization of innovation, strengthens retail partnerships, and contributes to the organization’s growth through disciplined execution and process optimization.

All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Saje’s culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate the end-to-end management of New Product Development (NPD) initiatives, ensuring all projects are executed efficiently from Innovation-approved concept through to market launch, in alignment with category vision and financial goals (e.g., revenue, margin, growth).
• Build and coordinate detailed project timelines and go-to-market (GTM) plans, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Product Category Managers and cross-functional partners (e.g., Sourcing, Finance, Regulatory) to develop and maintain accurate cost sheets, product launch files, and compliance documentation for key markets including Canada and the U.S.
• Organize and track all components of the NPD process, including artwork specifications, product samples, manuals, and packaging requirements, ensuring readiness for internal approvals and retailer submissions (e.g., Ulta, Saje).
• Lead cross-functional communication and alignment, coordinate product updates, deliverables, and timelines to support seamless integration of new retail partnerships and category-agnostic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of NPD and NPL processes, enhancing clarity of ownership, operational efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including Brand Product Marketing Calendars, Sales Planning files, and weekly/monthly NPD reports.
• Coordinate cost sheet updates and ensure margin accuracy in partnership with Sourcing and Finance
• Work closely with Creative/QA/RA/R&D to own label land packaging accuracy, with strong attention to detail
• Ensure timelines stay on track across sampling, internal approvals, and GTM components; support category-agnostic projects (e.g., ingredient corrections, compliance updates, packaging changes)

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• 2-4 years of experience in product development, project management, or related roles within consumer goods, retail, or beauty/wellness industries.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end product launches, including cross-functional coordination and timeline management.
• Strong understanding of go-to-market strategies, cost sheet development, and financial metrics such as revenue and margin targets.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance across North American markets (U.S. and Canada), including packaging and claims.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple timelines and priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to lead cross-functional updates and ensure alignment.
• Detail-oriented with a knack for organizing and tracking product documentation, samples, and artwork specifications.
• Proficiency in tools and systems used for product calendars, cost tracking, and sales planning documentation.
• Highly collaborative and proactive in driving process improvements and standardization.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Why Saje

Here at Saje, we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make, so we want to be sure you're supported to do your best work.

The compensation range on average for this position is from $65,000-$72,000 annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and mayvary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

In addition to your base, we offer

• A hybrid way of working
• Flexible work hours based on business needs
• Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health
• Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision and dental packages
• Paid sick days
• Generous product discount
• Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family
• Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging
• Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Join our team!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply in the link below. Not sure you're 100% the right fit? We encourage you to apply even if you don't have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success, learning and development support, and help you to integrate seamlessly.

Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, and we believe the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people. We offer reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are supported while working at Saje.