Product Development Manager

Product Manager – Product Development

Location : Miami, FL (in person). Relocation assistance will be considered. Department : Product Development / Merchandising Reports To : Head of Merchandising

About the Role

The Product Development Manager will own the end-to-end coordination, tracking, and execution of GLD’s Product Development pipeline across men’s, women’s, core, and new categories. This role is the operational engine of PD, ensuring timelines are met, cross-functional teams are aligned, product data is accurate, and samples / vendors are managed with precision.

You will partner closely with Merchandising, Design / Production, Sourcing, Ops / Logistics, Marketing, and Site / Ecom teams to ensure product moves through development and into production with excellence. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires strong organization, exceptional communication, and a bias toward action.

Key Responsibilities

1. Meeting & Milestone Management

• Lead the Monthly PD Prioritization meetings with Suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Own preparation and follow-up for the Quarterly Trend Review (Core Expansion + Newness) along with product design.
• Ensure all teams are aligned to development timelines, required deliverables, and milestone gates.

2. Product Database & Systems Management

3. Cross-Functional Partnerships

o Merchandising for priorities, line planning, and commercial deadlines

o Sourcing for vendor requests, costing, and countersourcing

o Operations / Logistics for timelines, customs needs, and production transitions

4. Planning & Prioritization

5. Sample Management & Approvals

6. Non-Website Customs (Ownership Area)

Qualifications