Budget Blinds Director of Product
Budget Blinds Director of Product
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USD 140000 - 175000
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About the Company
Home Franchise Concepts is one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space. The Companys brands: Budget Blinds The Tailored Closet PremierGarage AdvantaClean Kitchen Tune-Up Bath Tune-Up Two Maids Aussie Pet Mobile Lightspeed Restoration and Concrete Craft are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2500 franchise territories.
Home Franchise Concepts is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises a family-owned professionally managed diversified automotive company.
A few of the Companys many accolades and awards include:
- Entrepreneurs Franchise 500
- Entrepreneurs Franchise 500 Best in Category
- Entrepreneurs Top Low-Cost Franchise
- Entrepreneurs Top New & Emerging Franchises
- Entrepreneurs Top Home-based Franchises
- Entrepreneurs Top 100 Global Franchises
Job Summary:
The Director of Product drives product and pricing strategies oversees vendor partnerships and manages key alliances. This role leads sales reporting and forecasting guides product planning and supports team development through mentorship and training. Additionally the Director conducts trend analysis and shares insights with key stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Direct Reports: Sr. Product Managers (2) Sr. Vendor Manager (1)
- Indirect Reports: Product Manager (1)
- Supervise and guide the team to ensure alignment with product goals and strategies.
- Lead performance evaluations and provide coaching for the professional development of team members.
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven environment encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
Skill Requirements:
Product Strategy
- Communicate product vision and strategy to company stakeholders
- Drive and modify key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs)
- Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Marketing Technology Operations and Training teams
- Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities
Vendor Management
- Lead vendor relationships and joint business planning through QBRs and monthly meetings
- Lead contract negotiations of Vendor Alliance Partners
- Oversee incoming sales reporting to the Executive Leadership Team
- Spearhead sales reporting and forecasting initiatives
- Provide strong day-to-day guidance to the Vendor Manager
Product Management
- Develop and execute long-range product planning strategies
- Define product strategy including product selection vendor partnerships and SKU management
- Lead pricing strategy development and implementation through product managers
- Drive strategic alliance initiatives
- Support management of drapery and soft product lines with dotted line leadership to Product Training Specialist
- Offer strong day-to-day guidance to the Product Management team
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Experience working in the window treatment industry.
- Proven experience in product management product launches strategy development and vendor relationship management.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent leadership and mentorship abilities with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Ability to travel nationally and globally as necessary
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in related field is required; Masters degree is preferred and
- At least 10 years of experience in product development and/or management or
- Combination of education and experience
Physical Requirements:
- Light-duty work environment primarily office-based with minimal physical exertion.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
- Occasional standing or walking for presentations or facilitation.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs occasionally.
- Hybrid model Work from the office on Tues/Wed/Thurs and from home on Mon/Fri.
- Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At Home Franchise Concepts we offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Our offerings include medical dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and supplemental life insurance. Associates are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and can participate in our 401(k) retirement plan which includes matching contributions equal to 100% of the first three percent of eligible compensation contributed and 50% of the next two addition we provide 10 paid holidays 8 paid hours for associates to volunteer in their community and open time off to support work-life balance. During the interview process our Talent team will be happy to share more details about our benefits and career development opportunities.
HOME FRANCHISE CONCEPTS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Home Franchise Concepts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting hiring retaining and promoting qualified associates without regard to age race religion color gender sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression mental or physical disability national origin marital status citizenship military status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state provincial or local law.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact HFCs Talent Acquisition department at for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
