PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

This company is a fast-growing leader in the pet products industry, designing, manufacturing, and selling premium quality branded pet beds and accessories. A successful Product Development Manager will drive creative, innovative development in the pet category, and manage the life cycle of product from inception to POS. This role will interface with our sales team and key account buyers to develop new styles that meet the needs of the market and win new placements to expand overall market share. Key Job Responsibilities: Collaborate with our Product Development and Sales Team to develop, source and market new products Lead the sourcing and sample process to meet deadlines on customer presentations and pricing strategy Work with our China based parent company to ensure products meet design requirements and communicate variances along with recommended corrective measures Analyze and present trends based on competitive analysis, retailer assortments and trade publications Develop product specifications including required labels, case packs, carton weights, critical dimensions, and final packaging necessary to manufacture the product Work directly with manufacturing to establish capabilities and monitor production performance Responsible for competitive shopping to maintain assortment detail for current and potential key accounts Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree 2 to 4 years of relative work experience Intermediate MS Office Skills including PowerPoint Experience in Textiles and China Production. Sales/Merchandising experience is a plus Previous experience using ERP software or strong analytical skills desired Must be available to work in an office environment.