Product Development Manager

GLD; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel retailer in Miami, FL is seeking a Product Development Manager. This role oversees the end-to-end coordination of the Product Development pipeline across various categories, ensuring alignment among teams and accurate product data. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in product development or merchandising, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple timelines and vendors effectively. This position offers opportunities to work in a dynamic environment and advance within the organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Product Development, Merchandising, or Product Operations, preferably in jewelry.
• Proven ability to manage complex product pipelines with multiple vendors and timelines.
• Strong data organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Monthly PD Prioritization meetings with Suppliers and teams.
• Maintain the Master Product Calendar and Product Development Tracker.
• Act as a liaison between PD and other departments.
• Manage sample tracking and approvals.
• Coordinate feedback loops across teams.

Skills

Product Development

Merchandising

Product Operations

Excel/Sheets

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Trello

Tools

Trello

Airtable

Monday

Job description

Location: Miami, FL (in person). Relocation assistance will be considered. Department: Product Development / Merchandising Reports To: Head of Merchandising

About the Role

The Product Development Manager will own the end-to-end coordination, tracking, and execution of GLD’s Product Development pipeline across men’s, women’s, core, and new categories. This role is the operational engine of PD, ensuring timelines are met, cross-functional teams are aligned, product data is accurate, and samples/vendors are managed with precision.

You will partner closely with Merchandising, Design/Production, Sourcing, Ops/Logistics, Marketing, and Site/Ecom teams to ensure product moves through development and into production with excellence. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong organization, exceptional communication, and a bias toward action.

Key Responsibilities

1. Meeting & Milestone Management
   • Lead the Monthly PD Prioritization meetings with Suppliers and cross-functional teams.
   • Own preparation and follow-up for the Quarterly Trend Review (Core Expansion + Newness) along with product design.
   • Ensure all teams are aligned to development timelines, required deliverables, and milestone gates.
2. Product Database & Systems Management
   • Maintain and continuously update the Master Product Calendar.
   • Own the Product Development Tracker, ensuring accurate status for concept > PP approval.
   • Manage Countersourcing Strategy tracking and alignment with Sourcing.
   • Oversee the Master Costing File for all active and new styles.
   • Track Customs/Special Projects, ensuring all compliance and documentation is delivered.
   • Manage PD needs across Trello/Design boards.
   • Create and maintain New Item PowerPoint decks for alignment across Merch, Design, and Executive teams.
3. Cross-Functional Partnerships & Premium Product Development
   • Act as the primary liaison between PD and:
   • Merchandising for priorities, line planning, and commercial deadlines
   • Sourcing for vendor requests, costing, and countersourcing
   • Operations/Logistics for timelines, customs needs, and production transitions
   • Ensure all departments are informed, unblocked, and accountable to deliverables.
   • Own Premium Product Development workflow and vendor communication.
   • Drive PD Prioritization, balancing Merchandising commercial priorities with Design/Marketing needs.
   • Maintain a clear roadmap by category, launch date, and go-to-market priorities.
4. Sample Management & Approvals
   • Manage 1st, 2nd, and Final Sample tracking and organization.
   • Coordinate feedback loops across PD, Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing.
   • Own Pre-Production (PP) Sample Approval, ensuring readiness for production handoff.
5. Non-Website Customs (Ownership Area)
   • Manage Marketing & Gifting Customs requests (photoshoots, influencers, seeding, VIP).
   • Manage Shopify Consultation Customs for new pages, special builds, and custom SKU needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Product Development, Merchandising, or Product Operations, with experience in jewelry.
• Proven ability to manage complex product pipelines with multiple vendors and timelines.
• Strong data organization skills: Excel/Sheets mastery required.
• Experience with PD tools (Trello, Airtable, Monday, or similar).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional alignment skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to juggle many SKUs and moving parts.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth DTC environment where priorities shift quickly.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Product Management and Marketing

Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion

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