Product Development Manager
Accessory Power
Consider joining our growing team at Accessory Power. We manufacture several brands of consumer electronic tech accessories: GOgroove® | ENHANCE® | ReVIVE® | USA Gear® along with a handful of other lines and various accessory products. We’re growing! Become a vital member of our team and our growth.
Basic Description:
Accessory Power is on the lookout for a dynamic product development expert with a solid track record in sourcing and creating consumer products in a rapidly evolving international landscape. In this role, you will play a key role in expanding both new and existing product lines, fostering innovation, designing and developing products, and overseeing product launches and roll-outs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creative thinking, a knack for tackling complex challenges, a desire to nurture and expand international partnerships, a passion to collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, and agility to respond to situations that necessitate swift action and clear decision-making.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Work closely with existing partners to develop innovative and exclusive branded product extensions that adhere to all specifications, quality, pricing requirements, and delivery timelines.
+ Source new suppliers to introduce new product, new categories, and expand our global vendor network.
+ Manage the development of compliant product packaging, in-store displays, and other creative marketing collateral that presents a consistent brand message and accurately promotes the product.
+ Perform ongoing research to identify new product opportunities through the regular review of sales data, customer feedback, store visits, trade show experiences, and through vendor and customer contact.
+ Be a product evangelist to coordinate and guide internal stakeholders to ensure the successful launches of new products across our brands and throughout our markets.
+ Oversee the production process including communicating specifications, evaluating samples, managing the QC process, overseeing on-time delivery, and arranging for factory inspections.
+ Remain regularly informed of evolving industry regulatory and compliance requirements and coordinate the timely testing and required approvals with vendors and testing laboratories.
Requirements
Basic Requirements:
+ Education: BA/BS Degree.
+ 5+ years experience in product development or international sourcing.
+ Able to uphold the highest level of confidentiality.
+ Willingness to develop new ideas, embrace feedback, and be open to change.
+ Report daily to our Westlake Village, CA headquarters, work irregular schedules required to communicate to our partners/offices overseas and be able to travel globally, as required.
+ Sharp attention to detail, including a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
+ Advanced computer literacy, especially with messaging and video conference tools (WhatsApp, WeChat, Skype, and Zoom) as well as the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
+ Experience with project management organization and collaboration tools.
+ Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Benefits
Pay range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year.
This is a full-time position that reports daily to our Westlake Village, CA headquarters.
Our staff works hard and plays hard too. We sponsor many fun activities such as on-site massage treatments, evening softball and basketball leagues, company outings and events, quarterly department lunches, and even on-site yoga classes.
Accessory Power full time employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package including: Vacation, Paid Holidays, PPO and HMO Medical Plans, Free Dental & Vision Coverage, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan + employer match.
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