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Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager

Visionary Recruiting SolutionsHicksville, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description :

Job Title : Product Development Manager

Salary : 90k - 135k / year

Location : Hicksville, NY

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
  • 5-10 years of project management experience in product development or packaging within a manufacturing or CPG organization.
  • Proven experience in building Bills of Materials (BOM) and sourcing products domestically.
  • Experience in custom corporate gifting or promotional products is a significant advantage.
  • Strong multitasking abilities with the capability to prioritize and support multiple initiatives.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of sales cycles and experience in supporting sales staff and customers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

About Us :

Join our dynamic team in Hicksville, NY, as a Product Development Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in a custom manufacturing environment. We are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with innovative product solutions.

Role Overview :

In this essential role, you will support the development and creation of unique products across multiple business lines. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of pre-production development, including costing, researching, purchasing, and sourcing both new and existing products.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Product Development : Assist in the development of innovative product offerings for various business lines.
  • Stakeholder Support : Fulfill requests from internal stakeholders and sales / broker teams for private label and branded programs.
  • Research : Conduct thorough research on new product and packaging ideas.
  • Project Coordination : Manage new product development activities, including market and product research, competitive analysis, timeline creation, sourcing, costing, and packaging.
  • Sales Support : Collaborate with the sales team and sourcing department to locate and price products and packaging that meet customer specifications and price points.
  • Cost Analysis : Assist in product costing breakdown and bill of materials development, covering raw materials, components, labor, and other costs to determine pricing.
  • Order Management : Handle procedures such as sample log maintenance and order placement / tracking.
  • Vendor Communication : Liaise with domestic and third-party vendors to obtain pricing, stock, and other information, request samples, and finalize details for purchasing, marketing, production, and other departments.
  • Additional Duties : Participate in other projects and duties as required.
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive pay with annual reviews.
  • Vacation / PTO.
  • Dental, vision, AFLAC, and pet insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Entrepreneurial work environment.
  • And more...
  • Required Skills :

  • Product Development
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