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PRODUCT CREATION & DESIGN (BURNABY)
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PRODUCT CREATION & DEVELOPMENT
Full-time
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Company Description
Based in Burnaby, B.C., Watson Gloves is a family-owned company that has been in business for over 90 years with additional locations in, Calgary, Fort McMurray and Mississauga. In addition to glove importing, it is one of the few glove manufacturers in B.C.
The company's Marketing Department has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced individual in a Product Creation and Development position. The position will report to the President and the VP of Sales and Marketing. If you are looking for a challenging career and working with experts in the industry, Watson is the company for you.
Job Description
This individual is responsible for creating innovative product which supports the company's overall strategy and goals. This includes product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, and defining the product vision. The individual must work closely with marketing, sales and purchasing to ensure customer satisfaction. This individual will be the driving energy in product creation and development.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Category management of a diverse portfolio of gloves, from the conception stage through to product launch.
• Identify new category opportunities to achieve growth plans.
• Work with the President and VP of Sales & Marketing in developing seasonal and long range product development plans.
• Create new glove styles and develop new product categories.
• Responsible for understanding glove market dynamics including: competitive environment, retail environment, market needs, category dynamics (work gloves, casual-wear gloves, safety gloves).
• Analyze competitive activity, customer feedback, and industry trends in order to recommend potential new product upgrades and refinements.
• Private Label Purchasing.
• Some traveling required.
Qualifications
• Minimum 5+ years related experience in product creation, design and development.
• Education in design an asset (apparel, textile, fashion, industrial).
• Detail oriented and a self-starter in a dynamic environment.
• Innovative multi-tasker, able to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing conditions and shifting priorities. Strong time management skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines as required.
• Team player able to work collaboratively with internal and external groups.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success through defining and launching product lines.
Please email your Resume along with a Cover Letter as to why you would be a fit for this position to jobs@watsongloves.com. Please, NO calls.
Full-time
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Company Description
Based in Burnaby, B.C., Watson Gloves is a family-owned company that has been in business for over 90 years with additional locations in, Calgary, Fort McMurray and Mississauga. In addition to glove importing, it is one of the few glove manufacturers in B.C.
The company's Marketing Department has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced individual in a Product Creation and Development position. The position will report to the President and the VP of Sales and Marketing. If you are looking for a challenging career and working with experts in the industry, Watson is the company for you.
Job Description
This individual is responsible for creating innovative product which supports the company's overall strategy and goals. This includes product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, and defining the product vision. The individual must work closely with marketing, sales and purchasing to ensure customer satisfaction. This individual will be the driving energy in product creation and development.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Category management of a diverse portfolio of gloves, from the conception stage through to product launch.
• Identify new category opportunities to achieve growth plans.
• Work with the President and VP of Sales & Marketing in developing seasonal and long range product development plans.
• Create new glove styles and develop new product categories.
• Responsible for understanding glove market dynamics including: competitive environment, retail environment, market needs, category dynamics (work gloves, casual-wear gloves, safety gloves).
• Analyze competitive activity, customer feedback, and industry trends in order to recommend potential new product upgrades and refinements.
• Private Label Purchasing.
• Some traveling required.
Qualifications
• Minimum 5+ years related experience in product creation, design and development.
• Education in design an asset (apparel, textile, fashion, industrial).
• Detail oriented and a self-starter in a dynamic environment.
• Innovative multi-tasker, able to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing conditions and shifting priorities. Strong time management skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines as required.
• Team player able to work collaboratively with internal and external groups.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success through defining and launching product lines.
Please email your Resume along with a Cover Letter as to why you would be a fit for this position to jobs@watsongloves.com. Please, NO calls.
Published at 26-09-2011
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