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