Product Development Specialist

VSP Vision; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking a Product Development Specialist in New York, NY for a hybrid, full-time role. You will facilitate the product development process, manage design and development activities, analyze market data, and oversee CAD drawings, prototypes, and production to meet specs.

You will negotiate with suppliers, monitor manufacturers, ensure quality standards, and track issues for vendor meetings while representing the company at trade shows and customer sites domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business/marketing.
• 2+ years in data analysis and product development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate internal and external contacts.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate product development process and manage design and development.
• Represent sources and suppliers for development, design and quality communications.
• Analyze market data to determine product trends and strategies.
• Oversee CAD/engineered design drawings and prototypes to ensure specs.
• Negotiate for products based on design, manufacturing techniques.
• Monitor manufacturers to obtain new releases and priorities.
• Oversee internal product development process for new products, part orders, sales samples, new model setup and releases.
• Ensure new frames meet division quality standards.
• Act as key resource for all quality related functions.
• Track and report issues for vendor meetings.
• Represent and conduct business strategies while traveling domestically and internationally for industry trade shows and visits.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field

Job description

## Product Development SpecialistApply: Hybrid: New York, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R-10178Facilitate product development process. Manages all design and development processes related to product development and marketing.Represent sources and suppliers for product development, design and quality-related communications from concept to delivery of productsAnalyze market data to determine product trends and strategiesOversee processes involving CAD/engineered design drawings and renditions, prototypes, and production to assure specifications are metNegotiate for products prior to acquisition based on design elements, manufacturing techniques, materials, etc.Monitor manufacturers and supply companies to obtain new product releases and secure priorities in productionOversee the internal product development process for new products and part orders, sales samples, new model set up functions in the system, and new product releasesEnsure new frames meet division quality standards prior to receipt into inventoryAct as key resource for all quality related functionsTrack and reports all issues for vendor meetings and communication Represent and conduct business strategies while traveling domestically and internationally for industry trade shows, frame factories visits and retail locations**Job Specifications***Typically has the following skills or abilities:*Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field or equivalent experience2+ years of experience developing and analyzing data2+ years of experience with product developmentAbility to manage multiple priorities and projectsExcellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal and external contactsStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong spreadsheet and word processing skillsExperience managing product delivery, market communications and business operationsAbility to travel domestically/internationally up to 10% of the timeAbility to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties. For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment#LI-MARCHONCompensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. Salary Ranges: $63,000.00 - $102,375.00VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.**Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.**We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.