Cotrain Product Development Lead / Feb 26, 2026

Job Hunter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 374,000; Full time

Job summary

CoTrain is seeking an experienced Product Development Lead to steer end-to-end development of new products from concept to launch for a commerce client.

You will conduct market research, coordinate with sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and operations, manage timelines, drive testing and quality control, and align initiatives with customer demand and business goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional product development experience.
• Proven track record bringing consumer products from concept to market.
• Strong project management and cross functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers and production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new products from concept through launch.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities.
• Collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and operations teams.
• Manage product timelines, milestones and launch schedules.
• Oversee product testing, iteration and quality control processes.
• Coordinate packaging, positioning and go-to-market planning.
• Analyze customer feedback and performance data to guide product improvements.
• Maintain structured documentation and development processes.

Skills

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Supplier & manufacturing coordination

Tools

Sourcing

Manufacturing workflows

Job description

CoTrain is seeking an experienced Product Development Lead for a commerce client with a high growth trajectory and an established enterprise operations team.

The Product Development Lead will be responsible for leading the end to end development of new products from concept and research through production and launch. This role focuses on identifying market opportunities coordinating cross functional teams and ensuring successful product execution that aligns with customer demand and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products from concept through launch
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities
• Collaborate with sourcing manufacturing marketing and operations teams
• Manage product timelines milestones and launch schedules
• Oversee product testing iteration and quality control processes
• Coordinate packaging positioning and go to market planning
• Analyze customer feedback and performance data to guide product improvements
• Maintain structured documentation and development processes

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional product development experience
• Proven track record bringing consumer products from concept to market
• Strong project management and cross functional collaboration skills
• Experience working with suppliers manufacturers and production timelines
• Ability to manage multiple product initiatives simultaneously

Preferred Not Required

• Experience in ecommerce consumer packaged goods or direct to consumer brands
• Familiarity with sourcing supply chain coordination and manufacturing workflows
• Experience working with product testing and quality assurance processes

Compensation

Estimated Hourly Rate: $80-$180 per hour

Estimated Annual Equivalent: $165000-$375000+ per year based on full time contract workload

Final compensation and project terms are confirmed prior to engagement.

About CoTrain

CoTrain connects experienced professionals with companies seeking specialized expertise across marketing creative software AI finance and operations.