- Gathers and analyzes product category, lifestyle trend data and photos, culinary and flavor trends to guide the development of product lines.
- Develops new product in partnership with Merchandise Managers assortment specification to achieve department strategies and product targets.
- Keeps abreast of industry developments, becomes an expert in their product categories and projects future trends.
- Regularly communicates and updates Merchandise Manager and all business partners on the status of assortment plan objectives.
- Identify new and cost-effective product opportunities based on customer/marketing feedback, industry trends, and Merchandise Manager assortment objectives.
- Conducts research on potential product opportunities that align within the supported brands while working in tandem with Merchants.
- Masters multiple company systems (SAP, Centric, Electroskusion, and other onboarded systems) for development and inventory status/check.
- Partner directly with colleague developers, sourcing, packaging engineers, and package designers to create new assortments that meet criteria of the business.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate actions to remove low contributing products from the various assortments.
- Ensure company and vendor deadlines are met through timely communication and asset acquisition (photo samples, product information).
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of key competitor's products, online, and direct marketing channels and sharing the research with the Merchandising division and Food Group partners within the Enterprise.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising, Design, Fine Arts, Food Science, Business or a related field is required.
- Must have 8+ years directly related experience in design and product development processes. Proven development expertise in a given category.
- Experience in specialty, food, or luxury goods desired.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully growing a business by developing and executing plans with trend right product.
- Demonstrated high taste level and creative ability including strong color sense, a refined palette, pattern merchandising ability, commercial sense and market knowledge. Ability to research and apply market/trend information.
- Strong presentation skills required. Must be comfortable speaking to large groups of people and with all levels of management.
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Product Development Manager - Medford, United States - Harry & David
Description
THIS ROLE IS ONSITE AND LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN OREGON
At Harry & David we Grow together, Learn together, and Celebrate together
We are part of the 1800 Flowers Family of Brands and we support our community together—teaming up to aid local charities through contributions of time and fundraising. And we show up for each other—to celebrate each other's accomplishments both at work and in life.
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package, leadership training and lots of other perks
Be part of a team committed to the vision to DELIVER SMILES and to inspire more Human Expression, Connection and Celebration
The Manager, Product Development is responsible for driving innovation in the product development process. This position has pivotal responsibility in coordinating with Merchandising Managers, Package Design, Purchasing, Production, Regulatory Compliance, Creative Services, Marketing, Photography team and Legal to ensure all products meet Brand requirements, quality standards and financial goals. The Manager, Product Development needs to be proactive, level-headed, highly organized, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This position is also responsible for managing and prioritizing the workload of a supporting Product Development Assistant to optimize work efficiency and ensure deadlines are met.
Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
