Product Development Manager, Women's Watches

American Exchange Group • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Exchange Group’s E.Gluck Holdings division is seeking a Product Development Manager to contribute to the evolution of its women’s watch collections. Based at the company’s Midtown headquarters in New York City Monday through Thursday, with Fridays remote, the role partners closely with the SVP, Creative, Design, and Production teams to bring watch collections from concept to showroom.

The manager oversees seasonal development timelines, analyzes sales data to inform merchandising strategies, tracks samples, and works with vendors to support timely execution and favorable terms. The role requires managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and supporting watch and jewelry collections through development, merchandising, and production.

Requirements

• Highly organized, with exceptional follow-up and follow-through capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnarounds and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to getting processes right.
• High proficiency in Excel for data tracking, line sheets, and analysis.
• High proficiency in PowerPoint for presentations and trend reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly articulate design and development details.
• Team-oriented, dedicated, and productive.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in product development, merchandising, or production, specifically in watches, jewelry, or hard accessories.
• Passion for watches, fashion, and accessories, with a creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Creative Director with the overall merchandising of watch and jewelry collections.
• Support development with seasonal trend reports, quarterly line sheets, and merchandise plans aligned with strategic initiatives, product launches, top sellers, and seasonal campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Design team to create, prototype, and develop watch and jewelry products from initial concept through final adoption.
• Help develop pricing structures and merchandising strategies designed to meet or exceed company sales plans.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer feedback to inform product development and merchandising decisions.
• Oversee ordering, tracking, and confirmation of watch and jewelry samples for the showroom, key clients, and marketing campaigns.
• Work with production teams to support timely product delivery.
• Manage existing vendor relationships, identify new watch and component vendors, and negotiate favorable contract terms.
• Manage multiple product development projects and adjust priorities to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Handle additional projects and ad-hoc tasks as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Half-day Fridays with shortened hours during the summer and winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Employee merchandise discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed