Product Development Manager

Our client, a dynamic Amazon FBA business, is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead their efforts in developing new products and improving existing ones. This role involves close collaboration with Brand Managers and Sourcing Agents to ensure the products meet the evolving needs of the customers and maintain competitive advantage.

Requirements

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop new products and enhance existing product lines.
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and market introduction.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for new products and product improvements.
• Work closely with sourcing agents to identify and evaluate suppliers, ensuring product quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Brand Managers to align product development with brand strategy and market positioning.
• Prepare detailed product development plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor and report on product development progress, including challenges and milestones.
• Monitor product performance, identify risks, issues, and problems, escalate as appropriate, proposing mitigation plans to overcome obstacles.
• Drive a focus on design and cost to ensure the delivery of excellent products to our consumers at valued price points.
• Be responsible for product documentation including specifications, manuals, packaging, case studies, product comparisons, competitor analysis, and user stories.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonuses
• Professional growth opportunities
• Competitive and timely salary
• Flexible schedule