Job Description

Position Responsibilities

As a Product Innovation & Development Specialist in the Lifestyle division, you will play a vital role in supporting the Product Innovation & Development Manager to execute initiatives that bring innovative lifestyle products to market. This position requires a balance of creativity, strategic thinking and collaborative skills to analyze market trends, manage product lifecycles, and engage with internal teams and external stakeholders. 

• Product Development: Assist the Product Innovation & Development Manager in overseeing the product innovation and development process for the lifestyle merchandising division.
• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth competitor analysis and market research to identify emerging trends, consumer insights, and competitive benchmarks. Leverage these insights to develop product concepts with clear unique selling points.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with creative, marketing, sales and operations teams to ensure cohesive go-to market strategies, product positioning and alignment across all functions.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Support all stages of the product lifecycle, including ideation, sourcing, budgeting and manufacturing, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• External Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with international suppliers & manufacturers to establish product acceptance criteria and maintain high-quality standards for all products.
• Performance Analysis: Assist in monitoring and analyzing product performance, sales data, and customer feedback to provide actionable insights for product enhancements and future innovations.
• Trend monitoring: Stay ahead of industry developments, consumer behaviors and best practices to bring fresh ideas to the table for innovative product designs. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Product Design or a related field. 
• Experience in product innovation and development, preferably in the consumer goods or lifestyle industry.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a passion for bringing innovative products to market.
• Proficiency in crafting and delivering professional presentations.
• A keen interest in lifestyle trends and a commitment to driving innovation in product development. Knowledge of coffee industry trends is a bonus!

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