Humble Crew’s mission is to create playful kids’ furniture and learning spaces that inspire children to learn, play, and imagine, while helping parents organize their homes. Many of our products are top-selling items on eCommerce sites like Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair, and Target in both the U.S. and internationally.

Our company’s four core values are: Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Giving Back. We are a company that is passionate about helping kids learn, play, and imagine and giving back to children and communities in need. We have a friendly, family-forward, can-do team environment and are looking for accomplished teammates who share our values, professionalism, and desire to succeed.

Are you a dynamic and innovative professional? Are you passionate about product development, marketing, and the retail industry? If so, we want you to be a part of our team as a Senior Manager of Product! This multifaceted role demands analytical prowess, a creative mind, and strategic acumen to oversee the product process, create market-leading products and help the marketing team implement impactful strategies. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of success in developing and launching products in the retail industry, with a particular emphasis on Amazon in the United States and abroad. Your skills and experience will be instrumental in helping our company achieve its growth goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire product life cycle from ideation to production to onboarding into different sales channels and marketing on eCommerce websites, particularly Amazon.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop new products and oversee product development with our factories in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
• Partner with Humble Crew’s overseas global sourcing team to ensure that the product development cycle is on schedule and quality controls are met.
• Review all product samples and own the entire product development process, product cycle tracker, all SOPs, and timelines.
• Project manage all aspects of the product cycle including ideation, factory communications, production, product launch, and all timelines that ensure the product goes from an idea to the marketplace.
• Utilize Amazon best practices for photoshoots and video sessions and oversee all aspects of outside agencies responsible for content creation online.
• Partner with marketing team and outside agencies to ensure copy and keywords reflect best practices.
• Conduct market research regularly at top e-Commerce and brick and mortar retail channels, especially Amazon and Walmart, and identify trends in design and pricing in related departments.
• Create a library of products and materials to expedite the development of future products and maintain brand consistency.
• Utilize online reviews and customer feedback and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and product ratings.
• Collaborate with marketing team and designers to develop engaging online content, including images, videos, product descriptions, product launches, and email marketing.
• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer needs and preferences, and tailor product development and marketing strategies accordingly in online and offline channels.
• Use a “profit-focused” product development strategy that reduces packaging footprints while providing equal or greater value to the customer.
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to support our growth objectives for DTC/3P/1P, increase market share, and elevate brand awareness.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Review and approve digital art, content, media, and packaging for various e-commerce sites and company webpage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in, business management, business administration, or a related field is required.
• 5 years of experience in product development, and experience in the retail industry is required.
• Strong understanding of the full product development cycle.
• Strong understanding of business principles, including financial management, strategic planning, and market analysis.
• Experience with developing and executing go-to-market strategies, with a focus on the retail industry and children's furniture customers.
• Proficiency in market research tools, data analytics, and e-commerce platforms.
• Experience with working with factories overseas.
• Experience with packaging design is required.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and other digital editing platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Be able to carry furniture that is at least 25 lbs for sample assembly.

About You

• Passionate about products!
• Excellent communicator – both written and verbal.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• A keen eye for detail in reviewing digital art, color differentiation, media, and content to ensure consistency with the company's brand.
• Must be a strong collaborator who can work effectively with key internal and external cross-functional partners.
• A quick learner with an interest and drive to understand the business.
• Ability to be flexible and nimble through constant changes.
• Ability to manage and execute projects on time and within budget.

Details:

• Full-time role located in Englewood, NJ.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days in-office and 3 days remote.
• Salary and bonus structure.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) matching and 401(k) bonus opportunities.
• Company paid health insurance for employees.
• A dedicated, hard-working, and fun-loving team of coworkers.
• Workplace culture that values authenticity, giving back to our community, teamwork, and respect.

Humble Crew is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering and cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Product development: 5 years (Required)
• packaging design: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Englewood, NJ 07631 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Englewood, NJ 07631: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Englewood, NJ 07631