Senior Manager, Private Brand Product Development

7-Eleven; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Manager for Private Brand Product Development in Irving, TX. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in product development, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and SQL. This position is responsible for driving innovation strategies and leading a team focused on product growth and market needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in new product development for retail or CPG companies.
• Experience using marketing metrics and consumer insights.
• Attention to detail in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop product innovation strategies for Private Brand.
• Mentor and develop a product development team.
• Lead the product development process from concept to launch.

Skills

Product development

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/Masters preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Senior Manager, Private Brand Product Development

Dallas, TX • $140,000.00 - $165,000.00

Responsibilities

• Translate the Private Brand vision and strategy into a pipeline of innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to support a corporate business unit.
• Coach, mentor and develop a team of up to two individuals supporting the strategic needs of the business unit.
• Manage the product development process including opportunity identification, consumer testing, establishment of success criteria, packaging development and post‑launch performance verification for their business unit.
• Lead their team and direct work ensuring objectives are obtained.
• Work collaboratively with Category Managers to integrate Private Brands into their plans, setting goals and objectives by category.
• Communicate complex ideas succinctly to senior management, gaining buy‑in and support for the business plan and strategy.
• Provide strategic direction regarding the management of existing private brand assortments, including opportunities for expansion, promotion and rationalization of items in their business unit.
• Have vision beyond where the business is today and be able to help lead a transformation change in Private Brand’s business.
• Create, analyze and present performance metrics to help make business decisions about future product development strategy.
• Partner with user experience and customer research teams to drive insights into customer segments and shopping behaviors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree, MBA/Masters preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in New product development for retail or CPG companies.
• Experience with Excel and other data analysis tools (SQL).
• Experience using marketing metrics, consumer insights and data to drive business decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Time‑management skills; the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves to execute product development initiatives, perform quantitative analysis and reach sound conclusions.

*Position not eligible for Sponsorship*

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