The Senior Director of Product Development is responsible for delivering profitable sales growth leveraging optimal production capabilities and opportunities for the laminate flooring for the domestically produced product and collaborating with European sister plants to maximize sales. This is a multifaceted role spanning strategy through execution. The purpose of this role will be to lead efforts through product development design coupled with market intelligence and manufacturing excellence through the tollgate process.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development
- Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept ideation through market launch
- Develop comprehensive product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market opportunities
- Oversee cross-functional product development teams including designers manufacturing and project managers
- Establish and maintain product development processes timelines and quality standards
Decor Design Leadership- Drive design innovation and aesthetic direction for home decor product lines while working with outside designers
- Collaborate with design teams to create compelling market-relevant product concepts
- Balance creative vision with commercial viability and manufacturing constraints
Trend Analysis & Market Intelligence- Monitor and analyze emerging design trends consumer preferences and lifestyle shifts
- Conduct competitive analysis and market positioning studies
- Translate trend insights into actionable product development strategies
- Maintain awareness of cultural demographic and seasonal influences on design preferences
Manufacturing Excellence- Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure product designs are optimized for production
- Oversee toll gate processes to balance quality cost and efficiency
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to maintain production standards and timelines
Market Data & Analytics- Analyze sales data customer feedback and market research to inform product decisions
- Develop and track key performance indicators for product success
- Utilize market data to identify opportunities for product line extensions and new categories
- Present data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership
Portfolio Management:- Manage product portfolio optimization including discontinuation decisions and resource allocation
- Develop pricing strategies and margin optimization across the product line
- Lead product portfolio reviews and strategic pivots based on market performance
Strengthen Innovation Focus:- Drive innovation pipeline and new category exploration
- Lead voice-of-customer research and user experience optimization
- Establish product testing protocols and customer validation processes
Professional Experience: |
- 10 years experience working with decorative products sold ideally in the National Accounts (Lowes Home Depot) with a demonstrated track record of business growth and portfolio management.
- 5 years of Relevant product development experience with extensive program management.
- Practical analytic skills and forecasting principles.
- Strong financial acumen
- General understanding of design and the ability to work collaboratively with a design team
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to foster cross-functional relationships.
- Systematic problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Innovative competency thinks creatively with foresight and acts strategically.
- Global travel as needed monthly travel to the customer and factory required.
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Education and Technical Skills Profile: |
- College Degree or professional experience equivalent (Masters Preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of National Accounts (Lowes F&D Home Depot)
- Strong skill set in the use of the Office suite (Excel Word)
- Data analysis collect organize and interpret data
- Organization and creative copywriting skills
- Experienced in utilizing various software systems for sales tracking copy development and editing Microsoft 356 Suite and project management software
- Practical verbal and written communication skills
- Project management
- Firm understanding of sales and product principles
- Team player strong work ethic ambitious
- Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills
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Environment and Behavioral Profile: |
- Must interface with others at all levels from executive to hourly.
- Apply thevalues.
- Anticipate changesassess the situation by stepping back identify conditions for implementing solutions identify consequences and assess/analyze risks.
- Agility in execution take the initiative move into action quickly once decisions are made adapt your working mode to take into account changes
- Cooperation listen to others and take into account their points of view explain your points of view and priorities to gain support look for synergies (within and outside the team) to improve overall results work with others to achieve common objectives
- Make continuous progress take new approaches implement best practices challenge others ideas to enhance them demonstrate open-mindedness promote new ideas and test them.
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The Senior Director of Product Development is responsible for delivering profitable sales growth leveraging optimal production capabilities and opportunities for the laminate flooring for the domestically produced product and collaborating with European sister plants to maximize sales. This is a mul...
The Senior Director of Product Development is responsible for delivering profitable sales growth leveraging optimal production capabilities and opportunities for the laminate flooring for the domestically produced product and collaborating with European sister plants to maximize sales. This is a multifaceted role spanning strategy through execution. The purpose of this role will be to lead efforts through product development design coupled with market intelligence and manufacturing excellence through the tollgate process.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development
- Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept ideation through market launch
- Develop comprehensive product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market opportunities
- Oversee cross-functional product development teams including designers manufacturing and project managers
- Establish and maintain product development processes timelines and quality standards
Decor Design Leadership- Drive design innovation and aesthetic direction for home decor product lines while working with outside designers
- Collaborate with design teams to create compelling market-relevant product concepts
- Balance creative vision with commercial viability and manufacturing constraints
Trend Analysis & Market Intelligence- Monitor and analyze emerging design trends consumer preferences and lifestyle shifts
- Conduct competitive analysis and market positioning studies
- Translate trend insights into actionable product development strategies
- Maintain awareness of cultural demographic and seasonal influences on design preferences
Manufacturing Excellence- Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure product designs are optimized for production
- Oversee toll gate processes to balance quality cost and efficiency
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to maintain production standards and timelines
Market Data & Analytics- Analyze sales data customer feedback and market research to inform product decisions
- Develop and track key performance indicators for product success
- Utilize market data to identify opportunities for product line extensions and new categories
- Present data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership
Portfolio Management:- Manage product portfolio optimization including discontinuation decisions and resource allocation
- Develop pricing strategies and margin optimization across the product line
- Lead product portfolio reviews and strategic pivots based on market performance
Strengthen Innovation Focus:- Drive innovation pipeline and new category exploration
- Lead voice-of-customer research and user experience optimization
- Establish product testing protocols and customer validation processes
Professional Experience: |
- 10 years experience working with decorative products sold ideally in the National Accounts (Lowes Home Depot) with a demonstrated track record of business growth and portfolio management.
- 5 years of Relevant product development experience with extensive program management.
- Practical analytic skills and forecasting principles.
- Strong financial acumen
- General understanding of design and the ability to work collaboratively with a design team
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to foster cross-functional relationships.
- Systematic problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Innovative competency thinks creatively with foresight and acts strategically.
- Global travel as needed monthly travel to the customer and factory required.
|
Education and Technical Skills Profile: |
- College Degree or professional experience equivalent (Masters Preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of National Accounts (Lowes F&D Home Depot)
- Strong skill set in the use of the Office suite (Excel Word)
- Data analysis collect organize and interpret data
- Organization and creative copywriting skills
- Experienced in utilizing various software systems for sales tracking copy development and editing Microsoft 356 Suite and project management software
- Practical verbal and written communication skills
- Project management
- Firm understanding of sales and product principles
- Team player strong work ethic ambitious
- Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills
|
Environment and Behavioral Profile: |
- Must interface with others at all levels from executive to hourly.
- Apply thevalues.
- Anticipate changesassess the situation by stepping back identify conditions for implementing solutions identify consequences and assess/analyze risks.
- Agility in execution take the initiative move into action quickly once decisions are made adapt your working mode to take into account changes
- Cooperation listen to others and take into account their points of view explain your points of view and priorities to gain support look for synergies (within and outside the team) to improve overall results work with others to achieve common objectives
- Make continuous progress take new approaches implement best practices challenge others ideas to enhance them demonstrate open-mindedness promote new ideas and test them.
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