Job description
Our client is a fast growing sustainable body care brand that is looking for a Product Development Director to join their team!
This job is remote and can be based in NYC or LA
Job Description:
For the Product Development Director role, you will focus on creating an innovative product roadmap, optimizing for DTC, retail, and amenities businesses. You are a self-starter with a high level of autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
? Lead the team in concept exploration and ideation for new product development by staying current with consumer & ingredient trends, textures, and certifications. Attend industry trade shows and conferences as needed.
? Work cross-functionally with marketing on a unique marketing strategy for each launch, highlighting formula ingredients, crafting website and social copy, and focusing on customer education
? Conceptualize a highly strategic product pipeline- setting the vision and pace of new product development
? Manage the full product development cycle, from concept to commercialization, with a focus on building an efficient supply chain and partnering with industry-leading manufacturers
? Maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturers, attend all new product line trials and/or productions
? Build- and scale B2B amenities program, focusing on acquiring strategic partners and optimizing supply chain to bring down cost
? Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and manufacturing agreements with vendors
? Recommend pricing structure and present COGS launch analysis to drive SKU to margin profitability by staying within predefined KPIs
? Set and manage yearly product budget alongside operations and marketing
? Support operations, as needed, in inventory management and analysis through metrics such as WOS and sell through
? Hire and build out product team as company grows allocating roles for new product development
? Support global expansion by leading all aspects of international product registration for new markets including Canada, EU/UK, South Korea, and Australia
Qualifications:
? 4-5 years of experience
? Experience operating within a fast-paced, startup environment
? Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
? Detailed oriented
? Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once
? Desire to be part of something bigger and contribute to Uni’s mission
? Experience in retail operations is a plus
