General Merchandise Product Development Lead

H-E-B; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Product Development Manager I (General Merchandise) to support product and packaging initiatives. This role involves collaboration across various departments to ensure quality and financial goals are met. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of product development experience and strong project management capabilities. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Willingness to travel and work extended hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of product development experience in General Merchandise or similar.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel.
• Willingness to work extended hours and lift 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Builds and executes product development activities for assigned categories.
• Manages key product and packaging initiatives.
• Performs competitive analysis and product evaluations.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance and suppliers.
• Coordinates special projects and product evaluation logistics.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong verbal and written communication

Analytic skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

Related degree or formal training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Product Development Manager I (General Merchandise) to support product and packaging initiatives. This role involves collaboration across various departments to ensure quality and financial goals are met. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of product development experience and strong project management capabilities. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Willingness to travel and work extended hours is essential.