Product Development Manager Childrens(LJS)

WHAT MAKES THIS COMPANY STAND OUT?


 


This company is a leading multi-unit retailer focusing on Apparel, Accessories, and Home Products.  This growing organization is looking for a talented individual with Product Development experience in Children’s with an emphasis in Apparel and Accessories to join their expanding Product Management and Sourcing team.  This organization is looking for an individual that can manage all aspects of development from initial concept to final finished product.



POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES


 


·  Manage the product management process for all children’s product categories.


·  Communicate cross-functionally between all teams and executive management.


·  Interpret direction on trend, color, fabric, trim, and concept for each season.


·  Negotiate costs and pricing.


·  Develop sourcing and product development strategies on a global basis.


·  Travel both domestically and internationally to research trend.


·  Partner with the Buyer to build a private label assortment that is trend right.


 


POSITION REQUIREMENTS


 


·  Bachelor's degree preferred.


·  4+ years of Product Development or Product Management experience in Children’s.


·  2+ years in a management roll.


·  Strong written and verbal communication skills.


·  Extensive overseas and domestic experience.


·  A great eye for trend.