Now Hiring - FOH, Inc. - Product Development Manager in Miami, FL

• Manages the Product Development Team in the ongoing development of new items and the management of existing items for both the Front of the House® and room360® brands
• Is accountable for ensuring projects move smoothly through the development process from ideation through roll-out, keeping many projects moving forward simultaneously
• Maintains “big picture” roadmap of planned development projects 2 years in advance by keeping the team focused on current priorities while strategically working projects further out, yet easily pivots when plans change unexpectedly
• Leverages knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials to creatively overcome development obstacles regarding costs, function, quality, or lead-times
• Conducts cost analyses to ensure competitive pricing while achieving target margin, and maintains expenditure sheet to align new item investment with annual budget
• Relies upon detailed systems and processes for all activities within the department to avoid delays and oversights
• Manages daily communications with the overseas offices and sales team in a clear, organized, and professional manner
• Partners with the sales team to ensure successful product launches, host product trainings, gather market feedback, and be the ultimate resource for product support
• Explores new materials and factories through research, vendor meetings, and consulting with industry experts
• Collaborates seamlessly with other departments including “Cremar”, Supply Chain, Finance, BTI, DC, and Sales
• Balances both the results and culture success of the team by effectively interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and training new team members
• Provides training, coaching and inspiration to impact team member development and attainment of quarterly and annual goals
• Maintains records of core team members’ achievements, productivity, and development opportunities to prepare and deliver on-time IDPs and annual reviews
• Helps to plan and execute Team lunches and other Team Member development activities
• Processes and approves accurate and timely payroll for core team members
• Leads or assists with special projects as needed
• Delivers product presentations, and attends sales meetings and trade shows as needed
• Promotes our FOH® Culture through action and leadership

• 4-year College Degree in Related Field
• Minimum of 6 years of product development experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading a team
• Prior experience traveling and visiting manufacturing factories
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Skills needed for success:

• Supervisory, coaching and leadership skills
• Communicate with excellence and clarity both verbally and in writing
• Provides and follows direction and works under pressure to meet deadlines
• Effective presentation and public speaking skills
• Stress and time management skills
• Tech-savviness
• Exceptional project management skills and strong attention to detail
• Analytical, creative, practical problem-solving skills
• Balances quick decision-making with thoughtful judgement
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Complete projects as a self-starter with minimum supervision

Desired characteristics and qualifications:

• Organized, action and detailed oriented
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Nimbleness to respond to everchanging priorities in a high growth environment
• Strong design sense/ creative ideas
• Acts and performs with an “ownership mentality”
• Highly enthusiastic, positive-minded and composure in challenging situations
• High emotional intelligence
• Thrives in a goal-driven environment
• Decisiveness
• Flexible to work outside normal work hours

Benefits:
FOH®, Inc. recognizes that our team members are our most important assets; therefore, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that provides protection and well-being for our team and their families.

Highlights include: Competitive salary and quarterly bonus structure, multiple subsidized medical and dental options, voluntary supplemental insurance, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan (100% vested) flex schedule requests, 8 paid holidays, 10 paid vacations, and 6 paid time off days, charitable time off, fresh daily Cuban coffee, onsite fitness center, and yoga room/classes, team member recognition program, casual attire, and our collaborative culture.

Passionate about what we do and how we do it, we value different perspectives from people of all backgrounds and actively recruit diverse team members. Bring your experience and join a team that strives to deliver impactful solutions to our partners worldwide.