Product Development Director plans and directs the resources and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Establishes research and concept development projects and capabilities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Product Development Director conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Oversees new product development and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Product Development Director develops teams with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Product Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Product Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Overview:
The Business Development Manager (BDM) is an experienced salesperson who is highly motivated to build relationships, promote the company’s offerings, and drive sales. This BDM has a strong understanding of the retail industry and sales processes. This role will be a main point of contact with a specific retailer team and will be responsible for building and maintaining existing and new relationships with both merchants and supplier teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience; Previous experience in a similar or retail industry is highly desired. A minimum of two years of related sales experience within the retail or CPG industry with a proven track record for meeting sales quotas.
Computer Skills/Tools & Technology:
Strong computer and technical skills including Microsoft systems such as Windows, Office, etc. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): This position requires the use of a smartphone or tablet not provided or paid for by the company. The operating system must be Android OS 5.0 , or Apple 8.0 .
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to be able to: sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or other peripherals. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken
words and sentences. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Identify and understand the speech of another person. Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Light to moderate lifting may be required from time-to-time up to 30 lbs.
Work Environment:
Standard office environment. (3) Days a week in the office other work will be performed remotely. This role requires limited travel within the US up to 10 times per year to visit clients and perform retail audits.
Language Skills:
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), WIS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to effectively perform the essential functions of the job. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
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