Product Development Director, Camp Jellystone
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Job Summary
The Product Development Director is responsible for leading the product development strategy and re-design from concept through development and manufacturing to the Symposium launch of new items. They will also oversee, create and maintain all product documentation related to roadmap, workflows, priorities, issues, inventory, and pricing.Job Duties
- Responsible for ensuring that products align with Camp Jellystone's overall strategy and consumer satisfaction is achieved. (Essential)
- Responsible for all Warner Bros. product submissions including refresh/redesign to adhere to updated guidelines. (Essential)
- Sources and develops relationships with outside vendors and fosters relationships with current vendors. (Essential)
- Coaches and advises designers on all new product development work. (Essential)
- Responsible for generating purchase orders and submissions to vendors, including any pricing changes. (Essential)
- Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
- Generates innovative ideas and solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations while driving efficiencies and promoting differentiation in the marketplace.
- Communicates with third party warehouse regarding shipment statuses to and from 3PL.
- Responsible for sourcing and developing all present and future product lines.
- Analyzes sales and inventory data to increase profits, turnover, and sales.
- Implements creative ideas to liquidate Camp Jellystone inventory in warehouse and franchise stores.
- Negotiates with new and existing vendors to obtain the best pricing, lowest minimums, and generous terms.
- Maintains professional external relationships with vendors and franchisees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Business or Product Development (Required)
- 5 years in experience in retail or product development. (Required)
- Demonstrated experience working with creative and/or business development teams
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 40-60%
BENEFITS
At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.
- Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan optionsso you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
- Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- Life,Accidental Death &Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
- Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Legal Assistance Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
- Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
- Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of achild, adoption, or placement of a child
- Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty
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Career Site Header
Job Summary
The Product Development Director is responsible for leading the product development strategy and re-design from concept through development and manufacturing to the Symposium launch of new items. They will also oversee, create and maintain all product documentation related to roadmap, workflows, priorities, issues, inventory, and pricing.Job Duties
- Responsible for ensuring that products align with Camp Jellystone's overall strategy and consumer satisfaction is achieved. (Essential)
- Responsible for all Warner Bros. product submissions including refresh/redesign to adhere to updated guidelines. (Essential)
- Sources and develops relationships with outside vendors and fosters relationships with current vendors. (Essential)
- Coaches and advises designers on all new product development work. (Essential)
- Responsible for generating purchase orders and submissions to vendors, including any pricing changes. (Essential)
- Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
- Generates innovative ideas and solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations while driving efficiencies and promoting differentiation in the marketplace.
- Communicates with third party warehouse regarding shipment statuses to and from 3PL.
- Responsible for sourcing and developing all present and future product lines.
- Analyzes sales and inventory data to increase profits, turnover, and sales.
- Implements creative ideas to liquidate Camp Jellystone inventory in warehouse and franchise stores.
- Negotiates with new and existing vendors to obtain the best pricing, lowest minimums, and generous terms.
- Maintains professional external relationships with vendors and franchisees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Business or Product Development (Required)
- 5 years in experience in retail or product development. (Required)
- Demonstrated experience working with creative and/or business development teams
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 40-60%
BENEFITS
At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.
- Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan optionsso you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
- Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- Life,Accidental Death &Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
- Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Legal Assistance Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
- Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
- Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of achild, adoption, or placement of a child
- Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty
Apply for aCorporate Headquarters (HQ) position, located in the Metro Detroit, Michigan market today.
Join our Talent Community and explore Corporate Headquarters jobs at Sun Communities.
About Sun Communities, Inc.
About Us: Sun Communities and Sun Outdoors are the nation's premier provider of manufactured home communities and RV resorts. To find out more about what we have to offer, visit a community near you or contact us.
Our Culture: We have built our culture around a simple customer service philosophy: The Golden Rule. We treat others the way we want to be treated. Our team is considered one of our most valuable assets, and we ensure we offer a fun and rewarding workplace!
We are committed to the encouragement of personal growth and are pleased to offer opportunities for advancement to qualified individuals. Our formal training programs, on-the-job training activities, and customized development plans help support team members to accomplish their goals.
Accolades: We've been ranked as a “Top 100 Workplace” by the Detroit Free Press for the past 10 consecutive years.
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