Product Development Manager manages the staff, resources, and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Incorporates research and concept development projects and capabilities with market analysis, industry intelligence, and customer monitoring to support product roadmaps and innovate new products, enhancements, and redesigns. Being a Product Development Manager coordinates with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products meet development targets and support the organization's financial goals. Develops teams with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives. Additionally, Product Development Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Product Development Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Product Development Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Who are we? Chemical Guys is more than a brand. It's a lifestyle with a worldwide following driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead. We welcome Any and All who share this passion to become part of our family!
Chemical Guys has become a true omnichannel leader in the automotive appearance industry with a massive social media following and product distribution around the world. But this is still just the beginning. We want to win in the long run, drive innovation, and refine the industry while having fun along with you. So, grab a wash mitt, and some soap, put that great smile on your face, and don’t look back… it’s going to be an unforgettable ride!
The ideal candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of Chemical Guys product innovation and marketing strategy. This person will have the opportunity to be involved in consumer insights and market insights work that shapes our new product and portfolio strategies. This role will experience the needs of a fast growing business that includes channel management, pricing and promotion planning. This position requires strong analytical skills, experience with retailer assortment and product planning for consumer products. Candidates must work closely with cross functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance). This individual will be the expert in their assigned categories and responsible for delivering products and projects on time, on quality, and on cost. Our ideal candidate puts the consumer first, thinks creatively, makes data-driven decisions, and has a bias for action.
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This role is 5 days a week onsite in Torrance.
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First Year Deliverables
First 3 months Integrate into the Chemical Guys product development process while suggesting solutions to possibly streamline/improve the overall development process Understand and begin to master the products within the assigned categories Research and understand the competition within the assigned categories Build relationships across all cross functional teams Build relationships with all relevant suppliers Understand the product development lifecycle for each assigned category in detail
3 to 6 months Lead and manage the product development of NPI (New Product Introductions) within the assigned categories Review and map out financials for all SKUs within the assigned categories Publish timelines for all NPI launches within the assigned categories Work with cross functional teams (Media, Finance, Ops, Planning, Quality, Sales) to ensure NPI timelines are being met Manage pricing for NPI and existing SKUs within assigned categories – continuously monitoring profitability to ensure gross margin targets are being met Manage NPI launches with suppliers – negotiate pricing, tooling, timelines, etc.
6 to 12 months Own assigned product portfolios - become the product expert within the assigned categories across all SKUs and be able to address any questions, issues, and concerns with cross-functional teams as they arise Present and update senior management on NPI status through each development phase on a monthly basis Participate in monthly S&OP meetings to ensure category budgets are being met Track and monitor the performance of all SKUs based on POS (Point of Sale) data, profitability, and customer reviews Collaborate with Operations on dual-sourcing initiatives to drive cost reductions and supply chain gaps Collaborate with Quality to improve product performance as they arise Collaborate with Planning & Finance to review SKU performance and SKU rationalization as needed Source new strategic suppliers Explore/Brainstorm new concepts and ideas based on market trends, competitive analysis, and new technologies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
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