Product Development Associate (Retail)

As we continuously grow our Retail business, our team is currently looking for an additional Product Development Associate who will assist with increasing our current product offerings that create value for our buyers and customers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Must have at least one (1) year of relevant work experience in hitting monthly financial targets, coordination with cross-functional teams and external partners, doing extensive product research and development, and intensive project management initiatives.
- With experience in product development in Retail, food services, clothing, and other relevant products.
- Proven track record of launching successful new products in the retail industry is a plus.
- Understanding and application of basic business financials are beneficial.
- Can proactively work with minimal supervision. The candidate must ensure to exercise decision-making and independent judgment while being aligned with the company vision and policies.
- Must be project-oriented, highly resourceful, creative, and very detailed.
- Excellent in both written and oral English communication

WORKING HOURS:
- Can work during PST work hours (or overlapping schedule)
- Working days are from Mon. - Friday (PST)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Take charge in the overall process of developing a new product or enhancing existing core products in order to meet the Retail customers’ expectations effectively.
- Provide sound recommendations for new product launches as supported by data and information sourced from various innovative resources such as e-commerce analytical programs, Google Trends, and social media landscape, among others.
- Deliver monthly financial targets (i.e. revenue and profit) by building a strong pipeline of breakthrough new products
-Examine market, product, and/or design trends to assist in developing ways for the Retail business to remain competitive and market leader
- Implement the existing Retail Product Development process of the company and constantly suggest improvements to make the process more efficient
- Liaise with suppliers/vendors on negotiations that affect new product development
- Establish and protect good relationships with external partners, such as suppliers in China/US and category buyers from existing partner Retail accounts.
- Encourage cooperation among internal business units to ensure the alignment of projects. This includes overseeing risk management to determine gaps and issues that can cause delays in product launches.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:
- Direct hire and full-time employment.
- Company events (virtual in time of COVID)
- Health and Wellness Allowance
- PTO (Personal Time Off)
- Holiday Off
- Maternity, Paternity & Bereavement Leave
- Annual Performance Bonus

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