Product Strategist

Gold Bond, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Bond, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Product Strategist to lead our product portfolio from concept to launch.

You’ll own trend forecasting, development, and cross-functional go-to-market plans, partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing to shape competitive positioning. You bring a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in product strategy or related fields, with strong vendor relationships, analytical thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in product strategy, development, design, sourcing, or merchandising.
• Experience in promotional products industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Trend forecasting for 6–9 months ahead of market.
• Lead end-to-end product development from concept through pre-production, pricing, and launch.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing on competitive positioning and go-to-market strategies.
• Develop innovative custom concepts balancing cost, quality, and speed.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Product strategy

Sourcing

Merchandising

Vendor relationships

Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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.

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.