Overview
Product Development Manager – Soft Home/Novelty Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Fourth Floor
Title: Product Development Manager – Soft Home/Novelty
Company: Fourth Floor
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Our client is looking to build out their home goods category and searching for a Product Development Manager to join their team in NYC!
This role is fully onsite. Requires 5 days in Midtown Manhattan office.
Responsibilities:
Manage sourcing and product development across soft home goods categories (blankets, pillows, throws, travel pillows, beach towels, etc.)
Work with suppliers to ensure product requirements such as design specs, material review, and costing.
Communicate and follow up with factories on a daily basis
Manage approvals, sample requests, issuing POs, and confirming shipping schedules.
Track and update production and inventory spreadsheets, delivery schedules, and timelines.
Frequent market comp shops to stay up to date on market knowledge of price points, key items, and trends.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development or relevant field of study
5-7+ years of experience in a product development or sourcing role (ideally within soft home goods or novelty items)
Excellent communication skills
Licensing experience a plus!
Please submit your resume for consideration.
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