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Product Development Manager (Owned Brands / Private Label)
The Islander Group (TIG) Mililani, Hawaiʻi (On-site) Full-time
Base salary range: $65,000–$80,000 bonus eligibility
About TIG: The Islander Group (TIG) is Hawaiʻi’s leading wholesale distribution company serving retailers, foodservice operators, and commercial customers across the Hawaiian Islands and Guam.
The Role: Build and grow TIG’s proprietary (owned brands/private label) portfolio. Own the development lifecycle—from insight and concept through specs, costing, packaging/labeling, supplier coordination, evaluation, and launch—partnering with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the owned-brand pipeline from concept validation through launch and optimization.
- Create product briefs (customer need, attributes, pricing, pack/case configuration, success metrics).
- Build business cases and manage the roadmap based on margin, landed cost, ROI, and strategic fit.
- Lead cross-functional launch plans (specs, packaging/labeling, and go-to-market readiness).
- Own timelines, risks, and key decisions to deliver launches on schedule.
- Source and manage suppliers/manufacturers balancing quality, lead times, and total landed cost.
- Maintain product specs and ensure packaging/labeling meets regulatory and documentation requirements.
- Be the accountable owner for owned-brand initiatives—drive decisions, documentation, and stakeholder updates.
- Build repeatable tools and templates to scale product development.
- Lead the Art Department workflow to deliver accurate, compliant packaging/label artwork on time.
Qualifications
· 3 years in private label/owned-brand product development, category/brand management, or related CPG/retail/distribution roles.
· End-to-end launch leadership: briefs, specs, and cross-functional execution.
· Packaging/labeling and artwork workflow experience (including compliance considerations).
· Supplier partnership strength (selection, negotiation, performance management).
· Business acumen: margin, landed cost drivers, and ROI.
· On-site in Mililani/Central Oahu (Hawaiʻi ties preferred).
Compensation & Benefits
· Base salary range: $65,000–$80,000 (depending on experience) bonus eligibility.
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
· Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
· Professional development support.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000