Product Development Manager
bentexGlens Falls, NY
Product Development Manager
bentexGlens Falls, NY
yesterday
Occupations
Commercial and Industrial DesignersMarketing ManagersMarket Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsIndustries
Cut and Sew Apparel ManufacturingApparel Accessories and Other Apparel ManufacturingClothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant WholesalersAbout the role
Company Description:
Bentex Group is a family of affiliated companies engaged in the design, production and sales of apparel and home decor products worldwide both wholesale and direct to consumer.
Overview:
We are seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the process of researching, prototyping, and bringing new products to market across multiple manufacturing categories. This role requires a combination of analytical market research skills, creative problem-solving, and hands-on prototyping and factory coordination experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Research & Analysis
- Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, gaps, and opportunities across various product categories
- Pitch identified product concepts to management based on research
- Product Concept Development
- Collaborate with designers to develop prototypes for new product ideas
- Coordinate the sampling process, ensuring timely revisions and improvements based on feedback
- Production Coordination
- Source suppliers that specialize in relevant product categories
- Collaborate with design and technical teams to generate BOMs
- Track and evaluate lap dips, strike offs and sample submissions
- Daily factory communication via email
- Track and maintain Work in Process report via PLM system
- Monitor Timing and Action calendar
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in apparel production, preferably in children’s apparel Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and organizational skill Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Matching similar jobs
JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Glens Falls, NY
Occupation
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Industry
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
Posted
yesterday
Tired of running searches?
Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.
CREATE PROFILE (opens in a new tab)