SummaryThe Product Development team at StoreBound drives our product roadmap from concept to shelf. We not only strive to make our consumers happy and launch products that are 5-star rated but we ultimately drive business results. We do this as product developers but also by partnering with other teams in the company including but not limited to, sales, creative & marketing.

The Product Development Manager role is an essential part of the Product Development (PD) team at StoreBound. This person will manage all product development for the Dash brand. They will support the sales team with developing key products that drive market share, profit, and sales and expand our footprint into new product categories.
Job Responsibilities

• Led new product development from concept to mass production for the Dash brands.
• Research & brainstorm new product ideas, categories, and innovations for development.
• Perform assortment & category planning, partnering with sales and marketing.
• Develop user-friendly design concepts and new product introductions by building strategic relationships with key manufacturers, engineers, and design teams.
• Complete product briefs for new product introductions including but not limited to, competitive analysis, market research, product claims, design, specifications, and required features & functions.
• Manage product cost structure, maintaining and growing AUR and profit.
• Sample Evaluation & Product Testing:
  • Giving thorough recaps for factories/designers/engineers – cosmetic & functionality briefs.
  • Review & approve product colors, logo, and overall sample cosmetics.
• Partner with creative and marketing to create collateral & content that give the consumer a better experience.
• Partner with our Hong Kong, quality assurance & customer service team to ensure our products are 5 stars rated!
• Leverage consumer feedback to identify and create new ways to improve current products, develop new products, and most importantly meet consumers’ needs.
• Lead, Manage, and grow direct reports - Product Development Assistants.

Skills Needed

• At StoreBound, if you are Agile, Innovative, Pioneering, Dynamic, Passionate, Customer-Centric, Collaborative, and Results-Focused, you will love it here!
• 5 years of manufacturing, sourcing & product development experience. Housewares industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
• Detail orientated and organized.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Consumer-first mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and excel in a team environment.

Key Collaborators

• Product Development Leads
• Department head
• Sales Directors
• Creative & Marketing teams

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $80,000-$100,000 eligible for merit-based bonus
• Hybrid work schedule – In-office Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Competitive Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% company contribution)
• Health and wellness perks
• Commuter benefits
• 401(K) Retirement Plan (up to 4% company matching)
• A prime location in New York City’s Financial District…Steps away from Wall St.!

Join our dynamic team as a Product Development Manager in the kitchen essentials industry, renowned for our innovative Dash products. Specializing in waffle makers, air fryers, rice cookers, and rapid egg cookers, you'll play a pivotal role in managing these products' development lifecycle. Bring your expertise to the table and be instrumental in shaping the future of kitchen innovation with us!

StoreBound is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment.