Product Development Director (Closed)

Lucas Group has been retained by a growing manufacturer of consumer products in the seasonal and hobby categories to identify their next Product Development Director to help lead their product endeavors in North America.

Company

Our client has been designing and manufacturing consumer products for over 50 years. Their in-house design team partners with some of the largest retailers in the world to identify emerging trends for hundreds of new products they bring to market every year. They are a leader in the Craft, Hobby, Home Décor and Seasonal categories with a presence in over 50K doors in the US.

Position Summary

As the Product Development Director, you will “own” the product lifecycle from ideation through final development. Working cross-functionally with the Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance teams, you will help develop successful brand portfolio’s to deliver net sales, revenue, margin and targeted profits. This is a terrific opportunity for someone who wants an upward career path with a company that is both established and growing.

Some Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage ideation and development cycle of product categories
• Drive new product launches ensuring key milestones are achieved and products are brought to market on a timely basis
• Develop a thorough understanding of the customer base, their merchandising and product strategies.
• Research to uncover specific unmet needs and consumer trends that will form a basis for innovation efforts

Primary Location

South Florida Area

Compensation/Benefits

Competitive Salary + Bonus

Excellent Benefits Package