PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Jewelry

SBH Fashion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Fashion, a fashion jewelry company based in mid-town Manhattan, is seeking a Product Development Manager to own the end-to-end development of fashion jewelry collections for national accounts and private label programs. This role drives design through prototype to production, coordinating with design, sales, and multiple suppliers.

You will negotiate costs, ensure material specs, testing and compliance, and keep weekly product introductions profitable.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and keep projects on track.
• Highly organized with strong follow-up and follow-through.
• Process-driven team player with heavy attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own entire product development process from initial design through prototype development to production.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet product requirements including design specs, material review, costing and packaging.
• Negotiate costing to achieve internal margin requirements.
• Understand product testing and factory compliances.
• Act as liaison between sales and suppliers to support retailer trends.
• Work with sales and design teams to bring innovative products to market weekly while maintaining profitability.

Skills

Prioritization

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Fashion forward Sterling Silver and Fashion Jewelry Company located in mid-town Manhattan seeking Product Development Manager for Fashion Jewelry Division.We work with numerous accounts including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales & Von Maur as well as various private label accounts.

Job description:

• Own entire product development process from initial design through prototype development to production
• Work closely with our suppliers to meet product requirements including design specs, material review, costing and packaging requirements.
• Negotiate costing to achieve internal margin requirements.
• Understand product testing and factory compliances.
• Act as liaison between sales and suppliers to support retailer specific trends.
• Work directly with our sales and design teams to bring innovative products to market weekly while maintaining the profitability of your category.

Skills and competencies required:

• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Highly organized with strong follow-up and follow-through
• Productive, dedicated and process-driven team player with heavy attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, prioritize workload successfully and execute projects with fast-turnaround, ahead of tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in Excel and power point

Salary $90,000-$110,000