DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIALIZATION - Product Development

Salary up to $150K depending on experience. The position will own the full life cycle of product development functions and drive innovative products to market, ensuring company is on the leading edge of innovations. The position will report to Chief Innovation Officer. Duties/Functions: Oversight of the Product Development team Drive the overall Product Development strategy and execution Product Suite Curation: oversee top of bed product lines, product lifecycle management ensuring proper merchandising and brand alignment for new and existing products Drive product needs based on aesthetics, SKU counts, packaging, and digital assets in a manner that communicates a clear brand mission Promotional: oversight of the development and execution of promotions and marketing activities to improve market share Lead the development and implementation of go-to-market strategy – create and execute a roll-out strategy for broad market penetration within retailer communities for company and licensed brands Utilize industry relationships, stimulating retailer/vendor interest and engagement Travel to various showrooms and industry trade shows in the US, work with major distributors, vendors, and top retailers Visual merchandising strategy and execution oversight with retailer and major distributor inputs Qualifications: At least 5 years of Product Development experience in the basic bedding world (top of bed products, accessories, sleep technologies, mattress, pillows, etc.) Branded and licensing experience History of bringing innovative products to market MS Office Suite proficiency Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with domestic and international teams Tenacious, highly organized, strong attention to detail, history of meeting deadlines All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.