Product Development Specialist

Represent sources and suppliers for product development, design and quality-related communications from concept to delivery of products

Analyze market data to determine product trends and strategies

Oversee processes involving CAD/engineered design drawings and renditions, prototypes, and production to assure specifications are met

Negotiate for products prior to acquisition based on design elements, manufacturing techniques, materials, etc.

Monitor manufacturers and supply companies to obtain new product releases and secure priorities in production

Oversee the internal product development process for new products and part orders, sales samples, new model set up functions in the system, and new product releases

Ensure new frames meet division quality standards prior to receipt into inventory

Act as key resource for all quality related functions

Track and reports all issues for vendor meetings and communication

Represent and conduct business strategies while traveling domestically and internationally for industry trade shows, frame factories visits and retail locations

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience developing and analyzing data

2+ years of experience with product development

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal and external contacts

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong spreadsheet and word processing skills

Experience managing product delivery, market communications and business operations

Ability to travel domestically/internationally up to 10% of the time

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties.

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

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