What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Product Development Manager position at Swiss Madison LLC?
About Us:
Swiss Madison was founded on the principle that bathrooms should be a luxurious experience in every home. We are focused on providing the latest quality designs at an attainable price that is accessible to all. We are committed to creating superior products to improve the lives of our customers and the planet.
At Swiss Madison, we foster a dynamic and innovative environment where creativity thrives while offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our dedicated team is committed to fostering collaboration, developing exceptional products, and nurturing a supportive work culture. Joining us means joining the Swiss Madison family—a community driven by passion, innovation, and mutual respect. Together, we'll not only achieve success but also create meaningful experiences and lasting impacts in the industry. We invite you to embark on this journey with us and contribute your unique talents to our collective success story.
This role is on-site working in the Edison, NJ office Monday through Friday.
Position Summary:
The Product Development Manager is responsible for the innovation of new products from conception to launch. This role involves overseeing cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and resources, while ensuring the product aligns with the company's goals and customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product development processes, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion.
Essential Functions:
- Heavily focused on Design for new products
- Build and implement product strategies consistent with company vision
- Rapidly grow existing categories through strong sourcing with external suppliers
- Become the subject matter expert in various materials for key categories to improve existing products including, but not limited to; toilets (ceramic), sinks (ceramic, concrete), faucets (brass, stainless steel), and bathtubs (acrylic)
- Launch all products with a quality-first mindset, while adhering to company and industry standards
- Conduct market research to understand customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends to make informed product decisions
- Oversee the product pre-launch process, coordinating with Marketing, Data, and Supply Chain to ensure a smooth launch execution
- Analyze and resolve product performance issues post-launch, collaborating with customer support and quality control teams
- Work closely with the supply chain team to ensure products are able to meet production deadlines
- Assistance with the creation of all product user and installation manuals
- Communicate project status, updates, and potential roadblocks to senior leadership
- All other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Education Requirements:
- Knowledgeable in product design and industry trends
- Strategic, creative, and innovative thinker
- Strong communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive, well organized with the ability to work under own initiative and be flexible.
- Proven ability to work cross functionally
- Experience managing a brand across multiple platforms
- Project management experience with strong business acumen
- Excel Skills - Intermediate to Advanced
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person