Director Product Development

Company: Sally Beauty Holdings
Location: Burke
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Overview Essential FunctionThe Director of Product Development will be responsible for bringing products/brands to market that drive growth and profitability for a portfolio of brands. Must be keenly aware of applicable trends and demand the highest quality standards and innovations in all new products. Must be able to identify, develop, and/or evaluate comprehensive strategy for assigned brands. Will lead and oversee the product development cycle from new product initiation to completion of production for all new product launches and revisions. Will create comprehensive action plans for product concepts, design, promotion, product launch strategies and execution and collaborate with cross functional teams: Sales Ops, Marketing, Merchandising, etc. This position reports into the Support Center in Denton Texas 2-3 days a week.Primary Duties Lead and oversee product development cycle for new items/brands and revisions. Identify, develop, and/or evaluate comprehensive strategy for assigned brands. Selects, develops, and evaluates staff to ensure efficient operation of the department. Provides direction and leadership to team according to established policies and management guidance. Responsible for ensuring the completion of the ordering process, scheduling and monitoring of products and related promotional and marketing materials. Attends shows and maintains awareness of new trends and changes in products. Responsible for departmental budgeting.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities College degree (BA or BS) or equivalent work experience 3-5 years experience in Product Development 3-5 years experience with leading a team Ability to work in fast paced and changing work environmentCompetencies / Attributes Forward thinker with ability to evalutate business opportunities Strong presentation and communication skills Strong management skills Exceptional relationship builder Strong analytical skills Working Conditions /Physical Requirements:Indicate the normal working environment i.e. office, store, warehouse, etc. as well as any physical requirements required to perform the job duties (lifting requirement, dexterity, etc). The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Salary:

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