Director of Merchandising & Product Development
Director of Merchandising & Product Development
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Director of Merchandising and Product Development
Location: Denver CO (on-site hybrid)
Reports To: Vice President of Merchandising
Brands: Lolli & Pops Hammonds Candies
About the Role
Lolli & Pops and Hammonds Candies are on a mission to delight customers through unforgettable confections and retail experiences. Were looking for a Director of Product Development & Merchandising to lead innovation set trends and develop best-in-class candy assortments across both brands. Youll be at the forefront of flavor format and form shaping whats next in sweets and ensuring we remain first to market with irresistible new products.
This is a high-impact highly creative role for someone who understands the business of joy and how to turn confections into profitable customer obsessions.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive product development strategy across seasonal everyday and limited-edition programs for Lolli & Pops and Hammonds Candies.
- Identify emerging trends flavors and global innovations to ensure both brands stay ahead of the market.
- Lead concept-to-shelf product lifecycle from ideation and sampling to packaging pricing and performance analysis.
- Collaborate with supply chain R&D marketing and sales to bring new products to life with speed quality and profitability.
- Build and maintain vendor and co-manufacturer relationships ensuring quality compliance and production agility.
- Manage product line architecture and SKU productivity for both retail and wholesale channels.
- Own product financials: cost targets margin strategy and retail pricing decisions.
- Partner closely with visual merchandising and marketing teams to develop compelling in-store and eCommerce presentations.
- Represent the brands at trade shows and trend-spotting events to feed innovation pipeline.
Qualifications
- 58years of experience in merchandising product development or innovation roles within the candy confections or snack food industry (required).
- Proven track record of delivering successful trend-driven product launches with strong margin performance.
- Strong aesthetic and brand sensibility with an eye for packaging product appeal and market differentiation.
- Experience managing vendor relationships including contract manufacturing and sourcing.
- Ability to balance creativity with commercial acumen and move fast without sacrificing detail.
- Exceptional communication project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
What Were Looking For
- A tastemaker with business instincts.
- Someone who eats seasonal strategy for breakfast and dreams in gummy bears and marshmallows.
- An entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in fast-paced growth-focused environments.
- Passion for the artistry nostalgia and future of candy.
Ready to shape whats next in sweets
Join us in crafting moments of joy one delicious innovation at a time.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
