VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

This leading and innovative supplier of Bedding, Sleep, and Home Comfort products, with proprietary products and coveted national brands has experienced extreme growth in the last several years and is looking for a Vice President, Product Development to be based in their new Houston, Texas facility. The Vice President, Product Development will oversee the creation and design of products for the company’s core businesses that demand constant innovation for top of Bed, Utility Bedding, Mattress and Comfort/Sleep accessories. The position will own the full life cycle of product development functions and drive innovative products to market, ensuring the company is on the leading edge of innovations. The Position will report to the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO). Duties/Functions: 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 leadership experience in the basic bedding world (top of bed products, accessories, sleep technologies, mattress, pillows, etc.)