If you’re interested in an exciting career in a fast paced, dynamic company, the position of Product Development Manager at Frankford Candy LLC in Philadelphia is the opportunity you’re looking for. Frankford is the leading supplier of licensed brand confections in the United States. Our partners include brands like Disney, NBC Universal, M&M’s, Oreo, and more.

Frankford’s marketing effort is built on creative, fast-to-market product development and the Product Development Department is at the center of this effort. Our process is fast-paced, and dynamic, requiring superior organizational skills, flexibility and the ability to handle tight deadlines, seasonal workload peaks. While our process is challenging, if you’re motivated and able to adapt to our dynamic environment, this position will offer you on opportunity to learn and grown in wide range of skills in all aspects of our seasonal and everyday business, including creative ideation, product design and factory collaboration to produce great product that delivers value to our customers and consumers.

We are currently searching for an Associate Product Development Manager to join our dynamic team. The Associate Product Development Manager reports directly to the Manager of Product Development to support all phases of development for a seasonal business unit. This includes packaging development and design, quality testing, administrative support and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Product Development Department’s efforts to design and deliver seasonal and everyday product lines within company calendar milestone dates.
• Manage and update item maters (item creation, specifications, UPCs, etc.).
• Coordinate shipments to and from external suppliers.
• Maintain product development status tracking system.
• Coordinate with overseas and domestic suppliers to support development efforts in product specifications, sales samples, etc.
• Assist with product quality testing process to ensure product integrity at retail.
• Work with Creative Services team to ensure timely delivery of art and design projects.
• Work with Quality Assurance to collect accurate ingredients and nutritional information in a timely manner.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Product Development or Marketing.
• Entry level with 1-3 years of experience in product development or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to administrative details.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to handle heavy workload and project deadlines effectively.
• Ability to take directions well and be flexible as projects evolve and require coarse adjustments.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Product Development: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19114