Product Strategist

DeKalb Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Bond, Inc. is seeking a Product Strategist to lead our product portfolio into the future from our Chattanooga-area office. You will forecast trends, drive end-to-end development and sourcing, and partner with Sales, Marketing and Purchasing on go-to-market strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in product strategy or related fields; promotional products industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; high school diploma or GED acceptable as minimum.
• 2+ years in product strategy, development, design, sourcing, or merchandising.
• Entrepreneurial, organized mindset with vendor-relationship skills.
• Ability to conduct technical material analysis and troubleshoot production constraints.

Responsibilities

• Trend forecasting: identify retail, color, material, and lifestyle trends 6–9 months ahead.
• Product development & sourcing: lead end-to-end management from concept through pre-production, pricing, and launch.
• Cross-functional ownership: collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing on positioning, forecasting, and go-to-market strategies.
• Custom solutions: develop innovative concepts for key distributor clients while balancing cost, quality, and speed.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Product development

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Location 5485 HIXSON PIKE,Hixson, TN, 37343-3235,United States
• Employee Type Exempt

Contact information

• Name Lindsey Rogers
• Phone [phone]

Description

Shape What’s Next: Product Strategist at Gold Bond

Gold Bond, Inc., a premier leader in the $23 billion promotional products industry is hiring a Product Strategist to lead our product portfolio into the future !

If you have a pulse on retail trends, an eye for design, and the drive to take products from napkin sketch to global launch, this is your stage .

Why You’ll Love This Role

High Impact: You won't just track trends—you’ll define our future assortment, gap strategy, and custom client solutions .

Global Collaboration: Lead domestic and international sourcing, working closely with our dedicated China team and global supplier partners .

Creative + Analytical Balance: Connect market feedback, retail trends, and technical feasibility to drive top-line growth .

What You’ll Do

Trend Forecasting: Identify retail, color, material, and lifestyle trends 6–9 months ahead of the market .

Product Development & Sourcing: Lead end-to-end management from concept through pre-production, pricing, and launch .

Cross-Functional Ownership: Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing on competitive positioning, forecasting, and go-to-market strategies .

Custom Solutions: Develop innovative custom concepts for key distributor clients while balancing cost, quality, and speed .

What You Bring

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (High School Diploma/GED minimum requirement) .

Experience: 2+ years in product strategy, development, design, sourcing, or merchandising . (Promotional products industry experience is a major plus! )

Mindset: Entrepreneurial, organized, and skilled at building strong vendor relationships .

Skill Set: Ability to conduct technical material analysis and troubleshoot production constraints .

Ready to lead product innovation? Apply today and let’s build what’s next together !

Summary

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.