Product Development Manager, Women's Watches
About The Position
American Exchange Group’s E.Gluck Holdings division is seeking a Product Development Manager to support the evolution of its women’s watch collections. The role partners with the SVP, Creative, Design, and Production teams to develop watch collections from concept through showroom. It manages seasonal development timelines, analyzes sales data to inform merchandising strategies, tracks samples, and works with vendors to support timely execution and favorable terms. The position is based Monday through Thursday at the company’s Midtown headquarters in New York, New York, with Fridays remote. The ideal candidate has experience in watches or jewelry development, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Prior experience in product development, merchandising, or production; experience specifically in watches, jewelry, or hard accessories is strongly preferred.
- Highly organized, with exceptional follow-up and follow-through capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment with fast 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.
- Passion for watches and fashion/accessories, along with creative thinking.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in watches, jewelry, or hard accessories development, merchandising, or production.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Creative Director with merchandising watch and jewelry collections, including seasonal trend reports, quarterly line sheets, and merchandise plans supporting 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 vendor relationships, identify new watch and component vendors, and negotiate favorable contract terms in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- 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 Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Employee merchandise discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
