Associate Product Manager

ENO Brands, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ENO Brands, Inc. is seeking an Associate Product Manager (APM) – Private Label to join the Client Services team in New York.

You will manage the product development lifecycle for private-label jewelry, working with internal teams, international partners, and clients to take products from concept to production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with strong jewelry product development knowledge and excellent

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, or account management within the fashion jewelry or accessories industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, Product Development, or a related field preferred.
• Understanding of jewelry manufacturing processes, materials, construction techniques, and costing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Adobe applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product development process for private-label jewelry, including costing, sampling, timelines, and factory coordination.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and overseas manufacturing partners to meet design intent, quality, and cost targets.
• Track development milestones, identify challenges, and drive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Maintain accurate product information in PLM systems and WIP reports; support transitions through development and production.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, Product Development, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PLM/ERP systems

Adobe applications

Job description

ENO Brands is a global fashion jewelry manufacturing partner working with leading fashion brands and retailers. With over 30 years of industry experience, we specialize in bringing jewelry concepts to life through product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain management.

Built on Partnership, we work closely with our clients and global manufacturing partners to deliver products that balance design integrity, quality, cost, and execution.

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Product Manager (APM) – Private Label to join our Client Services team.

In this role, you will help manage the product development lifecycle for our private-label jewelry clients, working closely with internal teams, international manufacturing partners, and clients to bring products from initial concept through production.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You should have a strong understanding of jewelry or accessories product development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to take ownership of projects while collaborating across teams.

This role offers the opportunity to independently manage assigned accounts while supporting senior team members on larger client programs.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Execution

• Manage the product development process, including costing, sampling, timelines, and factory coordination.
• Partner with clients, internal teams, and manufacturing partners to execute products that meet design intent, quality standards, and target costs.
• Track development milestones, proactively identify challenges, and drive solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date product information in PLM systems and work-in-progress (WIP) reports.
• Support the transition of approved products through the development and production process.

Client & Account Management

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned private-label accounts while supporting Product Managers on larger accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through consistent, proactive communication.
• Understand client expectations, brand aesthetics, business objectives, and product requirements.
• Coordinate information between clients, internal departments, and overseas manufacturing partners.
• Support account growth initiatives and participate in client meetings and business reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with overseas factories regarding product development, costing, samples, and timelines.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, and other internal departments to resolve challenges and support client needs.
• Prepare product presentations, line sheets, development reports, and other client materials.
• Support showroom preparation, seasonal market weeks, and client appointments.
• Review sales performance for assigned accounts and share relevant insights with the team.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, or account management within the fashion jewelry or accessories industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, Product Development, or a related field preferred.
• Understanding of jewelry manufacturing processes, materials, construction techniques, and costing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Adobe applications is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means taking ownership of your responsibilities and helping deliver an exceptional experience for our clients. You'll be expected to:

• Keep development projects organized, accurate, and on schedule.
• Deliver timely and proactive communication to clients and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure product development meets agreed-upon quality, cost, and design requirements.
• Identify and resolve issues before they become larger challenges.
• Build trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrate increasing independence and accountability in managing assigned accounts.

Why ENO Brands?

At ENO Brands, we believe strong partnerships are the foundation of great products. Our team works across design, development, manufacturing, and client services, creating opportunities to learn and contribute throughout the product lifecycle.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to international jewelry manufacturing, work with established fashion brands, and collaborate with a global network of industry professionals.