Our client, a dynamic Amazon FBA business, offering eco-friendly Home & Kitchen products, 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.
About the company:
It is a fast-growing brand developing several new green and sustainable products for eco-conscious consumers. Currently, the company sells mostly on Amazon, but it also operates on Shopify and Walmart. It has over 200,000 customers in 7 countries (USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Japan, China). The company just partnered up with a sales team in the US who will work on getting its products in physical retail stores.
This work is changing the world here because his e-commerce brand is set to positively impact the lives of thousands of eco-conscious people who choose to use the companys eco-friendly products, saving tons of plastic waste and CO2 every year. The company is also committed to environmental and social causes, having planted 10,000 trees and financing plastic waste collection from the oceans through our partners at Clean Hub.
Key Responsibilities:
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 challe