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The Product Management Director is responsible for leading the development of new products, developing a go-forward brand architecture, driving the vision and strategy of Jacent’s private label business in both new and existing categories.
This position oversees private label product strategy, brand development and market intelligence. This role will work cross-functionally with product development (“PD”) project management, merchandising and sourcing to deliver on sales and margin goals while optimizing inventory investment. The objective of the Product Management Director is to maximize sales, revenue, market share, and profit margins within Jacent’s private label portfolio.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Direct supervision of graphics team
Drive new brand architecture strategy and develop a clear brand position; create premium and sustainable guard rails
Lead overall brand package design direction and standards
Provide quarterly market intelligence and trend research to drive innovation to be incorporated into handoffs
Explore development of new categories
Provide product features and benefits
Execute product strategies aligned with business trends and objectives
Partner with marketing manager on new product launches
Collaborate across multiple teams to drive towards key company objectives including merchandising, sourcing, finance, operations & customer development
Partner with buyers through weekly meetings to improve product, packaging, and sourcing to reduce speed to market
Execute exclusive brand opportunities for our largest customers to grow footprint in current accounts
Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by manager
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong knowledge of the competitive landscape, with experience in the grocery channel preferred
Extensive experience in sourcing from import suppliers based overseas
Strong at multi-tasking skills with a team player mentality but the ability to lead and direct to achieve goals and objectives
Track record of using qualitative and quantitative data to prioritize and drive decision-making
Metrics-driven: strong analytical, problem-solving, and synthesis skills are necessary
Requires a minimum two hours per week that coincide with Taiwan time zone
Requires domestic and international travel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adept at building effective business relationships
Highly organized and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities with a sense of urgency
Exhibit a strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently, be attentive to detail and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter with the ability to develop policies and processes to meet business objectives
Experience and Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising or relevant field or equivalent work experience
10+ years of working knowledge and proven track record of merchandising, sourcing, and product development experience
Experience working with and guiding designers through artwork creation process.
Extensive experience in consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) general merchandise categories including household, kitchen gadgets and cleaning
Minimum of 10 years’ experience within hardlines, consumer products related industries (retail, wholesale, and/or grocery channel)
Experience and proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, and web-browsers like Google Chrome
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Internet Publishing
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