Seattle, Washington Lifetime Brands
Lifetime Brands, Inc - Seattle division is seeking a Product Developer to support product development and account management efforts related to our Starbucks business. This role will be involved in all stages of the product development process from initial concepts to customer order fulfillment. Responsible for sales and margin growth within the customer account base, this stakeholder is responsible for establishing successful business partnerships with buyers and senior management of our retail accounts, while acting as the key point-of-contact within the organization. This role will pass along relevant information internally and externally, while tracking progress of all directives, and communicating any issues that prevent timelines from being met.

Essential Job Functions

Account Management:

Establishes successful business partnerships with leading specialty coffee accounts
Increases sales and margin growth
Manages customer product specifications and regulatory documentation
Ships product samples to customer for review/approval
Updates customers on a weekly basis regarding the status of all sampling and production in work

Product Development:

Curates seasonal product assortment based on customer needs and cost (vessel selection, artwork development, finishing treatments)
Works with internal cross-functional teams to conceive, develop, implement, market, and sell creative merchandise programs
Acts as a key point-of-contact within the organization, passing along relevant information internally and externally
Collects and reviews Quality Assurance documentation on behalf of the customer and ensures all stakeholders are aware their requirements
Oversees entire sampling process for a wide array of products in various development stages - factory requests, tracking, approvals, production
Responsible for effectively communicating product details including color/material/finish, product function, cost targets, and customer pricing, to both the customer, as well as internal stakeholders and vendors
Manages the communication and coordination of efforts related to projects in work with our partners in China
Develops an expertise in products and finishing techniques
Ensures that customer specific standards are met for each customer market
Understands the product market, identifies assortment gaps, and proposes new solutions to the client
Troubleshoots issues collaboratively with internal stakeholders and vendors to meet customer PO ship dates

Qualifications:

5+ years' experience working with teams in wholesale, manufacturing or retail with an affinity for consumer products
Intermediate to advanced skill set with Illustrator, Google Suite, Excel, and MS office products
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of the retail market place
High attention to detail
Excellent communication (written/spoken) and interpersonal skills
Ability to structure deals and develop strong client relationships
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to use advanced judgment in problem solving
Understanding of consumer products and product development
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask

Education: BA/BS Preferred

Location: Belltown Seattle office/Hybrid

Salary Range:$75,000

Who we are:

Lifetime Brands is a leading global provider of kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home. We offer brands you trust, value without compromise and an unwavering commitment to innovation. Our products make it easier for you to prepare food, serve meals, entertain guests, and decorate your home.We market products under well-known kitchenware brands, including Farberware, KitchenAid, Sabatier, Amco Houseworks, Chef'n, Chicago Metallic, Copco, Fred & Friends, Houdini, KitchenCraft, Kamenstein, Kizmos, MasterClass, Misto, Mossy Oak, Swing-A-Way, Taylor Kitchen and Vasconia; respected tableware and giftware brands, including Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff, Fitz and Floyd, Creative Tops, Empire Silver, Gorham, International Silver, Kirk Stieff, Rabbit, Towle Silversmiths, Tuttle, Wallace, Wilton Armetale, V&A and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; and valued home solutions brands, including BUILT NY, and Taylor. We also provide exclusive private label products to leading retailers worldwide.