Product Development Director, Camp Jellystone

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Job Summary

Job Duties

• Responsible for ensuring that products align with Camp Jellystone’s overall strategy and consumer satisfaction is achieved. (Essential)
• Responsible for all Warner Bros. product submissions including refresh/redesign to adhere to updated guidelines. (Essential)
• Sources and develops relationships with outside vendors and fosters relationships with current vendors. (Essential)
• Coaches and advises designers on all new product development work. (Essential)
• Responsible for generating purchase orders and submissions to vendors, including any pricing changes. (Essential)
• Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Generates innovative ideas and solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations while driving efficiencies and promoting differentiation in the marketplace.
• Communicates with third party warehouse regarding shipment statuses to and from 3PL.
• Responsible for sourcing and developing all present and future product lines.
• Analyzes sales and inventory data to increase profits, turnover, and sales.
• Implements creative ideas to liquidate Camp Jellystone inventory in warehouse and franchise stores.
• Negotiates with new and existing vendors to obtain the best pricing, lowest minimums, and generous terms.
• Maintains professional external relationships with vendors and franchisees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Business or Product Development (Required)
• 5 years in experience in retail or product development. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience working with creative and/or business development teams
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 40-60%