Product Manager Utility Bedding

A highly collaborative, creative, and strategic position that is responsible for driving the business, development, and execution of assigned product categories, mainly utility bedding. The position will develop product in accordance with merchandising plans across all Revman brands that meet sales and gross margin objectives. This position acts as a critical, central point of information between design, product development, packaging, sales and compliance.Primary RoleCandidate will own product development for their assigned categories, mainly utility bedding. Initiating, overseeing, and coordinating product development from ideation through to, development, launch and post-launch analysis.Responsible for meeting the sales budget for the assigned product categoryResponsible for working with all accounts, all channels, in the development of Revman products across bed and bathCandidate will take a broad view of the competitive landscape to determine where the Company’s products are positioned against competitors with respect to design, price and valueProduct Development Responsible for ensuring that all products and suggested vendors are brand approved, partnering with brand management teamResponsible for working with vendors to maintain current programs and source and develop new product offerings and constructionsProvide clear, necessary guidelines and product specifications for PD and designResponsible for ensuring qualities, samples, pricing are on hand and on time for upcoming customer meetingsEnsure that product meets the sales, pricing and margin goals of the companyResponsible for working with sales, planning and our vendors to meet all production minimumsResponsible for managing carton sizes, case packs, container fill information for each potential quoteResponsible for communicating with compliance team on new product testingResponsible for transitioning current programs to new suppliers due to supply chain issuesCommunicationAbility to collaborate cross functionally with multiple teamsCoordinate and clearly communicate product development and sample needs with designIdentify packaging needs and communicate details to the packaging team, both new and existingParticipate in key buyer meetings Essential Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline Minimum of five years of previous experience in product management or buying line exposure with an understanding of retail cycles Knowledge of competitive market is vital in order to determine future trends and needs in addition to identifying core product opportunities Must be able to multi-task on a routine basis, be detail-oriented, adapt plans and change direction as needed, have a proactive mindset and have the ability to perform the job under a moderate to high level of stress Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to include Excel Strong computer skills with proficiency in PLM Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in order to effectively communicate and report information to all levels of the Company and effectively communicate with international vendors Possess strong organizational, negotiation, and analytical skills Possess a team oriented mentality Previous experience in successfully handling time sensitive projects and meeting assigned deadlines Must be able to prioritize work/projects and answer questions related to work assignments in a fast paced environment Ability to problem solve Ability to work with minimal supervision on a daily basis Ability to handle confidential information