Product Development Director plans and directs the resources and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Establishes research and concept development projects and capabilities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Product Development Director conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Oversees new product development and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Product Development Director develops teams with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Product Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Product Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Overview:
The Development Director key responsibility will be to build, execute and deliver against CROSSMARK enterprise new business revenue and profit goals for various Customer teams. This role will work closely with multi-functional and internal teams to deliver client prospects, new business connections and long-term relationships. As the “face” of the company business development directors need to have sincere enthusiasm for CROSSMARK brand and product as well as corporate values and mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business, advertising or related field is preferred. Minimum of 5 years account management and new business experience in CPG, consumer activation, marketing or retail industries.
Skills & Abilities:
Computer Skills/Tools & Technology:
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Proficient to Advanced. Familiarity with technology and platforms used in your field.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to be able to:
Sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or other peripherals. Light to moderate lifting may be required from time-to-time.
Work Environment:
Primarily office environment with mild to moderate noise levels. Frequent interaction with co-workers, vendors and consultants. Some travel required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills:
English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand. Identify and understand the speech of another person. Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), WIS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to effectively perform the essential functions of the job. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.