RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Infinity Sports Intl Inc; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Sports International, Inc. is seeking an analytical R&D Officer to identify new product opportunities and study market trends. You will evaluate potential products, brands, suppliers, and categories, benchmarking competitors and reviewing samples for quality and design.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Warehouse teams to drive product initiatives and launches in the Philippine market. A relevant degree and strong research skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, or a related field.
• Preferably with experience in Research & Development, Product Development, Product Management, Market Research, Purchasing, or a related role.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of market research and competitor analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other research/productivity tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, resourceful, and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Interest or knowledge in sports, fitness, recreation, and consumer products is an advantage.
• Willing to work in Makati City
• Can start immediately

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on sporting goods, fitness, recreation, and lifestyle products
• Identify emerging product trends, technologies, and consumer preferences
• Research potential new products, brands, suppliers, and product categories
• Conduct competitor benchmarking, including product features, pricing, positioning, and market presence
• Evaluate product samples based on quality, functionality, design, packaging, and market potential
• Coordinate with Purchasing/Importation, Sales, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Warehouse teams regarding new product initiatives
• Assist in product development, improvement, testing, and commercialization
• Prepare product research reports, competitor analyses, presentations, and recommendations
• Monitor customer feedback and sales performance to identify opportunities for product improvement
• Support product launches by providing accurate product information, features, specifications, and competitive advantages

Skills

Market research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Written & verbal communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Marketing / Industrial Engineering / Product Development

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you curious about market trends, emerging products, and what customers will want next?

Infinity Sports International, Inc. is looking for a proactive and analytical Research & Development (R&D) Officer who can help identify new product opportunities, study market trends, evaluate competitors, and support the development and improvement of our sporting goods portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct market research on sporting goods, fitness, recreation, and lifestyle products

Identify emerging product trends, technologies, and consumer preferences

Research potential new products, brands, suppliers, and product categories

Conduct competitor benchmarking, including product features, pricing, positioning, and market presence

Evaluate product samples based on quality, functionality, design, packaging, and market potential

Coordinate with Purchasing/Importation, Sales, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Warehouse teams regarding new product initiatives

Assist in product development, improvement, testing, and commercialization

Prepare product research reports, competitor analyses, presentations, and recommendations

Monitor customer feedback and sales performance to identify opportunities for product improvement

Support product launches by providing accurate product information, features, specifications, and competitive advantages

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, or a related field

Preferably with experience in Research & Development, Product Development, Product Management, Market Research, Purchasing, or a related role

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of market research and competitor analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other research/productivity tools

Good written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented, organized, resourceful, and capable of handling multiple projects

Interest or knowledge in sports, fitness, recreation, and consumer products is an advantage

Willing to work in Makati City

Can start immediately

Be part of a team that discovers, develops, and brings exciting products to the Philippine market.