Product Development Manager
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Descrizione della Posizione Lavorativa

Product Development Manager: our client is a fast-growing Amazon FBA brand offering eco-friendly Home & Kitchen products. They are looking for a Product Development Manager to lead the creation of new items and the improvement of existing ranges, working closely with Brand Managers and Sourcing Agents to keep products aligned with customer needs and competitive in the market.

The company mainly sells on Amazon but also operates on Shopify and Walmart. It serves over 200,000 customers across 7 countries (USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Japan, China). Recently the brand partnered with a US sales team to place products in physical retail stores. The business emphasizes environmental and social impact: it has planted 10,000 trees and funds ocean plastic collection through partners at Clean Hub. The brand aims to reduce plastic waste and CO2 emissions by offering sustainable alternatives to consumers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop new products and improve existing product lines.
• Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to market introduction, including design, prototyping and testing.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify product opportunities and enhancements.
• Work with sourcing agents to identify and evaluate suppliers, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Brand Managers to align product development with brand strategy and positioning.
• Prepare detailed development plans with timelines, budgets and resource needs, and monitor progress, milestones and challenges.
• Track product performance, identify risks and issues, escalate when required and propose mitigation plans.
• Maintain a focus on design and cost to deliver high-quality products at appropriate price points.
• Produce and manage product documentation: specifications, manuals, packaging, case studies, product comparisons, competitor analysis and user stories; be an expert on the competition.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in product development within an e-commerce company selling on Amazon.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Engineering background or solid understanding of manufacturing and sourcing processes.
• Creativity and innovation in product design and functionality.
• Ability to work independently and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with international markets and suppliers from China is highly desirable.
• Advanced English.

Benefits

• Fully remote and full-time role.
• Paid time off.
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Professional growth opportunities, including potential to manage staff.
• Competitive and timely salary.
• Opportunity to work remotely within an international company.

Requisiti

Minimum 2 years in product development for an e-commerce company selling on Amazon; strong project management and leadership skills; engineering background or solid knowledge of manufacturing and sourcing; creativity, analytical skills and ability to work independently; experience with international suppliers (China) preferred; advanced English.