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Product Development Manager

Visionary Recruiting Solutions, Hicksville, New York, us, 11815

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Job Title: Product Development Manager

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. Salary: 90k - 135k / year Location: Hicksville, NY Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred. 5-10 years of project management experience in product development or packaging within a manufacturing or CPG organization. Proven experience in building Bills of Materials (BOM) and sourcing products domestically. Experience in custom corporate gifting or promotional products is a significant advantage. Strong multitasking abilities with the capability to prioritize and support multiple initiatives. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Creative problem-solving skills. Knowledge of sales cycles and experience in supporting sales staff and customers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Effective verbal and written communication skills. About Us: Join our dynamic team in Hicksville, NY, as a Product Development Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in a custom manufacturing environment. We are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with innovative product solutions. Role Overview: In this essential role, you will support the development and creation of unique products across multiple business lines. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of pre-production development, including costing, researching, purchasing, and sourcing both new and existing products. Key Responsibilities:

Product Development:

Assist in the development of innovative product offerings for various business lines. Stakeholder Support:

Fulfill requests from internal stakeholders and sales/broker teams for private label and branded programs. Research:

Conduct thorough research on new product and packaging ideas. Project Coordination:

Manage new product development activities, including market and product research, competitive analysis, timeline creation, sourcing, costing, and packaging. Sales Support:

Collaborate with the sales team and sourcing department to locate and price products and packaging that meet customer specifications and price points. Cost Analysis:

Assist in product costing breakdown and bill of materials development, covering raw materials, components, labor, and other costs to determine pricing. Order Management:

Handle procedures such as sample log maintenance and order placement/tracking. Vendor Communication:

Liaise with domestic and third-party vendors to obtain pricing, stock, and other information, request samples, and finalize details for purchasing, marketing, production, and other departments. Additional Duties:

Participate in other projects and duties as required. Competitive pay with annual reviews. Vacation/PTO. Dental, vision, AFLAC, and pet insurance.

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