LaSalle Network is partnering with a wholesaler of outdoor living products to help hire a Product Development Manager on the Product Development/Marketing team. This individual will have responsibility for developing new product roads, leading the innovation process and driving new product initiatives through the product development process from ideation to commercialization. This role is the cornerstone of the growth plans for the company.
Product Development Manager Responsibilities:
Follows the established product development process: innovation & ideation, evaluate product submissions from inventors, prioritization of new projects, stage gate progression from concept through commercialization, coordinates packaging, testing, certifications and merchandising deployment
Owns and drives market and competitive information for assigned product categories. Keeps data and insights in repository for the organization to use in its new product / growth project plans
Manages and drives communication with suppliers, international suppliers and agencies
Leads communication of respective product lines to Sales, customers, suppliers and internally to the organization
Works with attorneys regarding patents and infringement
Supports Operations in identifying, developing and maintaining a strong supplier base for both components and potentially finished goods
Forecasting involvement with Sales and Operations. Support upgrades in S&OP forecasting models
Responsible for all general pricing for products within assigned product categories with the Sales Team and other departments
Oversees all product testing and testing requirements necessary to insure the performance and safety of products that fall within the assign product category
Product Development Manager Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required, and MBA is a plus
4+ years of relevant product development experience
Technical Orientation - a strong interest for exploring technical solutions for innovation, quality improvement or cost reduction
Must have basic understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Must be hands on! Not afraid to get onto jobsites and talk to contractors regarding product / application feedback
Entrepreneurial spirit. Candidate gets excited thinking about forging new business opportunities which may need lots of nurturing to get them started
Capability to travel approximately 25% of the time. Some travel will include international travel to Asia
If you are interested and meet the qualifications above, please apply to the Product Development Manager opening today!
Thank you,
Stephanie Moncada Principal LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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