Product Innovation & Launch Specialist

Teso Life Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Quarterly performance bonus

Job summary

TESO Group in New York seeks a category & product development professional to lead planning, sourcing, and lifecycle management. You will drive product evaluation, trial launches, and cross-department collaboration to optimize assortment and margins.

Responsibilities include tracking trends, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely execution from concept to regular procurement, with strong emphasis on data-driven decisions and market insights.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in a related field.
  • 2+ years in retail product development or procurement.
  • Strong market research, data analysis, and sourcing skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel and ERP/merchandise systems.
  • Excellent communication and project-management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Define category plans aligned with objectives and gaps.
  • Track trends, demand, and competitor activity for new directions.
  • Source new products; evaluate against demand, margins, and fit.
  • Develop new-product proposals, trial-sale plans, and launch timelines.
  • Coordinate with suppliers on orders, samples, and lead times.
  • Manage lifecycle, SKUs, and product transitions across the category.

Skills

Category Planning
Trend Insights
New Product Sourcing
Lifecycle Management
Cross-Functional
Excel
ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Merchandise systems
ERP systems

Job description

TESO Group in New York seeks a category & product development professional to lead planning, sourcing, and lifecycle management. You will drive product evaluation, trial launches, and cross-department collaboration to optimize assortment and margins.

Responsibilities include tracking trends, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely execution from concept to regular procurement, with strong emphasis on data-driven decisions and market insights.

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