Product Development Manager, Footwear
American Exchange Group • New York, NY2d • Onsite
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Product Development Manager, Footwear
American Exchange Group•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends. Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you. Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Product Development, or related field
- 5–8+ years of footwear product development experience, preferably in mass market or off-price
- Strong understanding of cost-driven product development and high-volume production
- Experience working with major retailers (e.g., Walmart Retail Link, Kohl’s DSCO, JCP CommerceHub)
- Proven ability to manage multiple seasons and high SKU counts simultaneously
- Deep experience with overseas factory communication and negotiation
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in PLM/ERP systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience in private label or licensed brands
- Background supporting off-price retailers (e.g., TJX, Ross, Burlington)
- Familiarity with packaging optimization and freight cost considerations
- Experience with chase/reorder business models
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end development of footwear collections across mass and off-price channels
- Execute against fast-paced seasonal and chase calendars with a strong sense of urgency
- Drive speed-to-market while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Develop product aligned to specific retailer needs (e.g., Walmart, Kohl’s, JCPenney, off-price accounts)
- Ensure compliance with retailer systems, packaging, labeling, and routing requirements
- Adapt product assortments based on retailer price architecture and target customer
- Own costing process with a strong focus on hitting aggressive IMU targets
- Engineer product to cost—materials, construction, and design simplification
- Negotiate with factories to achieve best cost without sacrificing required quality standards
- Partner closely with overseas factories (primarily Asia) on development and execution
- Manage multiple vendors to support capacity, speed, and cost competitiveness
- Troubleshoot development and production issues quickly to avoid delays
- Maintain and enforce development calendars with clear milestone tracking
- Ensure all tech packs, specs, and approvals are production-ready and on time
- Partner with Production/Operations to ensure smooth handoff to bulk
- Oversee high-volume sample tracking for line reviews, buyer meetings, and approvals
- Manage revisions efficiently to minimize development cycles
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry in PLM/ERP systems
- Work closely with Design to interpret trends into commercial, cost-effective product
- Partner with Sales and Merchandising on line plans, pricing strategy, and retailer presentations
- Collaborate with QA and Compliance teams to meet testing and regulatory standards
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
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Job Type
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Career Level
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