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Job Overview
We're looking for a strategic and driven Product Manager to lead the full product lifecycle—from concept to launch and beyond. You'll blend market insight, technical understanding, and customer empathy to shape products that drive growth and deliver value.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.
• Driving a solution set across development teams (NPD process) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.
• Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.
• Be the expert with respect to the product lines.
• Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product.
• Perform product demos to customers.
• Set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Deliver a monthly revenue forecast.
• Develop sales tools and collateral.
• Brief and train the sales force as needed.
• Monitor pricing on all products assigned to ensure gross margin targets are met.
• Recommend product price levels and intervals for all price changes to the pricing Supervisor/manager.
• Support and provide guidance for competitive analysis to pricing administration.

A Day In The Life

• Own the product roadmap and lifecycle, from planning to execution.
• Conduct market research and customer visits to identify needs and opportunities.
• Define product requirements and collaborate with engineering on development.
• Lead go-to-market strategies in partnership with marketing and sales.
• Set pricing strategies to meet revenue and margin goals.
• Prepare and present monthly revenue forecasts using historical data, market trends, and cross-functional input.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive sales training to ensure alignment and product knowledge across the sales team.
• Conduct engaging product demos tailored to customer needs and use cases.
• Monitor product performance and recommend pricing adjustments.
• Serve as the internal and external champion for your product line.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• A mix of business acumen and technical savvy.
• Strong communication skills across teams and with customers.
• A passion for solving problems and creating innovative solutions.
• Solid appreciation for a team based approach and goal sharing mindset.
• Bachelors degree in a technical or marketing discipline, MBA strongly preferred.
• 5 years experience in the grounding industry or adjacent industry is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Product Marketing.
• Provides leadership for assigned product lines.
• Primary point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned product lines, providing support and education for all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading successful teams through influencing skills.
• Demonstrated skill at consensus building.
• Demonstration of strong skill in verbal and written communications.
• Proficient with all MS Office tools and SAP experience required.

Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions
Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

Job Description

Description:

Responsibilities:

The Product Development Manager has the overall responsibility for the planning and execution of offshore product development. As part of the overall duties, there are 4 major areas of responsibility:

• Develop product with design that meets the needs of the consumer, performance features, aesthetic requirements, corporate margin, delivery goals, and quality goods.
• Source fabric and trims with a focus on innovation.
• Manage initial and final costing.
• Place and track all development samples.

Develop product with design that meets the needs of the consumer, performance features, aesthetic requirements, corporate margin, delivery goals, and quality goods:

• Work closely with the Design and PLM teams to develop products that execute the design vision and meet the functional and quality needs of the consumer.
• Attending the design concept meeting to understand seasonal inspiration and tone, then creating a seasonal sourcing strategy to execute the design vision.
• Research new suppliers to develop strategic sourcing plan based on initiatives of cost reduction, speed to market, regional risk mitigation, and new product concepts.
• Required to inspire change of existing solutions and build new processes through critical thinking.
• Accountable for program timeline, resource requirements, risk management, and budget.
• Responsible for any development needs for third party/big box retailers.
• Responsible for the updates and accuracy of the Elite Vendor Manual.

Source fabric and trims with a focus on innovation:

• Source and/or develop all fabric and trim needs for design team.
• Validate and test all fabric before adopting into the seasonal assortment.
• Request and track all third-party fabric performance testing – this includes ensuring all US legal requirements are followed
• Work across divisions to bring increased utilization and consistency in trim and fabric sourcing.
• Network utilizing internal and external resources for development of fabric and trim innovation.
• Determine and communicate any potential fabric, trim, or production issues.
• Analyze selling as well as consumer behavior and competitor offerings to stay ahead of trends.

Manage initial and final costing:

• Request initial costing of each garment developed.
• Review initial costs for inconsistencies and against targets to meet margin goals.
• Work with management to identify potential issues that will risk meeting margin objectives.
• Costing exercises may be necessary to make allocation decision based on best cost and lead time.
• Negotiate final cost approval based on cost breakdown, yardage quantities, and total unit volume.
• Responsible to achieve costing that meets all corporate margin goals.

Place and track all development samples:

• Responsible for requesting and tracking all fabric vetting samples.
• Manage needs for wear tests due to new fabric performance and/or new fabric.
• Manage and track redevelopment of fabric or trim due to new supplier and/or quality issue.
• Request and track all seasonal line review samples as needed.
• Request and track all seasonal salesman sample and photo samples as needed.
• Request and track all line review samples to maintain corporate calendar milestones.
• Collaborate with tech design on any new fit samples needed due to new fabric sourcing.
• Communicate sample status to PLM and design teams.

Skills Required to Perform Successfully:

• The Product Development Manager must be able to collaborate well with others.
• The Product Development Manager requires the ability to develop new products with conceptual thinking to avoid potential issues.
• The Product Development Manager should be thorough, complete, and accurate in all communicated information.
• The Product Development Manager must have a willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
• The Product Development Manager must have the ability to learn and grow professionally.

Education:

• A four-year college degree is required. This must be in apparel production, textiles, business, or a closely related subject.
• Proficiency with personal computers in a Microsoft Windows? environment for Excel? and Word? is required.

Job Description

VRAI is one of the fastest-growing digital-first direct-to-consumer brands. Modernizing diamond jewelry through the exclusive use of sustainably created diamonds, VRAI has innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability at the core of its products and values. An honoree of Fast Co. Innovation Award in retail design, and a global business, VRAI has locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, NY, Shanghai, Chicago, London, Madrid, and Copenhagen, with more locations on the horizon.

At VRAI, the Product Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of fine jewelry products from initial concept through to production including rigorous quality analysis and issue resolution with manufacturers. This role demands a deep understanding of fine jewelry product development, engineering, manufacturing, industry trends, data analysis, and costing.  This role has strong cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in product development within the fine jewelry industry and the ability to drive innovation while efficiently bringing new products to market.

• Stay current with market research and customer/retail feedback to support new fine jewelry product concepts
• Manage the entire product development process from concept to final sample approval, maintaining craftsmanship standards and timely completion; partner with production and quality teams to develop a deep understanding of vendor capabilities and make product allocation selections considering cost, capacity, lead times, manufacturing feasibility, quality standards, and brand aesthetics.
• Set up sample SKUs and issue purchase orders keeping a pulse on diamond inventory levels, own project communication and followup with manufacturers for CADs, renderings, pricing, etc.
• Create and maintain product development project trackers, product pricing documents, work in progress reports, product launch decks, and lead weekly product development meetings, preparing status updates on designs, CADs, costing, samples, etc.
• Initiate the product launch process through product information handoffs to production and marketing including approval of product renderings.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in product development within the fine jewelry industry with a portfolio showcasing successful fine jewelry launches.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to production successfully, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, impeccable attention to detail, excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of jewelry design, gemology, materials, and manufacturing processes - including CAD design software, PLM, Excel and other relevant tools used in product development.
• Strong understanding of cost analysis, pricing strategies, and market trends in fine jewelry.
• Systems and operations focused to create or streamline processes and communication with manufacturers and internal partners.

Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s job duties, experience, and expertise. We will also consider higher level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.

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VRAI provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Additional Perks such as employee discounts are also available. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you’ve completed your enrollment.

Some plans may not be available pending global locations however other options may be presented.

VRAI  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Physical Requirement:

-Mandatory Onsite: The specific nature of this role requires physical presence at a designated VRAI facility for all scheduled work hours. This requirement applies only to positions explicitly designated as Onsite in the job description, such as showroom roles, and does not supersede any agreed-upon remote or hybrid working arrangements for other VRAI positions.

-This position will often: Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist,  climb, balance, stoop, squat,  kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions. 

-Lift/carry and push/pull up to 25 pounds

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

To find out more about VRAI check out: 

vrai.com

facebook.com/vrai

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