Hardgoods Product Development Lead: From Insight to Launch

Stock Executive Search; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stock Executive Search is seeking a Product Development Manager for hardgoods, based in New York in-office five days a week. The role involves taking direction from retailers and sales on new development, conducting market research, and collaborating with design and sourcing to bring concepts to life.

Key duties include researching trends and consumer insights, creating product briefs, managing timelines and budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, and overseeing packaging, QA, and supplier

Formación

• 3-5+ years in product development within housewares, kitchen accessories, cookware anything hardgood- electric products
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Responsabilidades

• Research market trends, consumer insights, and competitor products to identify opportunities— visiting retailers, trends, finding and negotiating with suppliers
• Develop product briefs and concepts aligned with brand strategy and target audience
• Manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams (marketing, packaging, sourcing, QA, supply chain)
• Oversee packaging design, sampling, and quality control through production
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships and negotiate costs
• Track post-launch performance and lead product improvements or line extensions
• Process customer requirements and requests from sales team and educate them on new product lines

Conocimientos

Market research

Project management

Supplier negotiation

Communication

Herramientas

Strong computer skills

Descripción del empleo

Stock Executive Search is seeking a Product Development Manager for hardgoods, based in New York in-office five days a week. The role involves taking direction from retailers and sales on new development, conducting market research, and collaborating with design and sourcing to bring concepts to life.

Key duties include researching trends and consumer insights, creating product briefs, managing timelines and budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, and overseeing packaging, QA, and supplier