Petcurean - Product Development Specialist

4 weeks ago

Chilliwack British Columbia PP, Fraser Valley, Canada Connect Pet Expo Full time
Petcurean - Product Development Specialist

Reports to: Director of Product Management and Innovation

Your Role at Petcurean:

As a key member of the Innovation and Product Development team, the Product Development Specialist will help detect white space and new pet food opportunities by tracking and monitoring emerging industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activities to ensure new product strategies are on track. As an analytical thinker by nature, this position will dive into internal and external reports to identify new product opportunities and gaps that exist within each product line. This role will be an Innovative thought leader and drive ideation and brainstorming workshops with key stakeholders both internally and externally to help generate innovative ideas.

This position will report to the Director of Innovation & Product Management and will have a close working relationship with the Project Managers. Cross-functional collaboration with the Brand Management, Marketing, Operations, and Sales teams will also be required.

What's in it for you?

  • Flexible hybrid work environment.
  • Take advantage of the financial resources strategically allocated to empower your career progression through personalized Professional Development avenues.
  • Staff Feeds program Each month, Petcurean employees are eligible to submit an order for Petcurean products to feed the furry friends in your life.
  • Annual volunteer hours so you can give back to the causes that mean the most to you.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Modern open concept office located in the beautiful Fraser Valley.
  • Stocked coffee, tea, and treats at our office

If you were the Product Development Specialist now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

  • Analyze and synthesize data and feedback from multiple sources to define product strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Develops and fosters working relationships with B2C and B2B customers to understand their needs and pain points and create winning new products to address those needs.
  • Guides the communication of the product vision and roadmap to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Guides cross-functional teams to deliver products and features that drive value for our consumers.
  • Develops a thorough understanding of consumer needs, collecting and documenting their requirements to support the Director in setting product strategies.
  • Helps source new manufacturing partners to support new product launches in conjunction with the Nutrition Team.
  • Leads the review and comparison of quote sheets from various manufacturers to ensure the best quality and price for new products.
  • Develops and maintains knowledge of industry innovations and technology platforms to inform the design of the product.
  • Analyzes the financial and business impact and ROI of proposed new products.
  • Recommends metrics and KPIs to measure the success of the product and its individual features and continually suggests refinements to the product.

Core Competency Responsibilities

  • In addition to your overarching responsibilities, you will be expected to demonstrate the following core competencies throughout your role:
  • Recognizes and acknowledges others' contributions, offers constructive feedback, fosters consensus, and ensures all group members have opportunities to contribute to discussions.
  • Supports efficiency improvements, coaches for excellence, suggests method enhancements, and promotes responsible risk-taking for superior outcomes.
  • Proactively addresses long-term customer needs, enhances service delivery, and anticipates upcoming concerns to provide exceptional value beyond immediate requests.

Other Duties

Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what is necessary to get the job done and completes other duties as required within the same scope and level.

Here are some of the skills we are looking for our next Product Development Specialist to bring to the team:

  • Demonstrated project management abilities, with multiple deadlines and potential cross-department impact. Managing projects with minimal guidance.
  • Able to influence internal and external teams & stakeholders through expert relationship building and succinct, clear communication.
  • Excellent writing, visual, and presentation skills. Able to communicate with teams at various levels throughout the organization.
  • Understands how the area of work supports the company objectives.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
  • Proven ability to balance multiple perspectives and recommend solutions to improve the function or programs.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to methodically solve problems and recommend solutions-focused decisions.
  • Able to communicate in a way, both written and verbal, that gives merit to Petcurean, the team, and themselves.

Are you our next Product Development Specialist? Here are some of our must-haves; (qualifications)

  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • 3-5 years experience in a product development/management role.

About Us

We are in the business of putting pets first, through formulating superior-quality and nutritionally balanced recipes that give dogs and cats happier, healthier, and longer lives. Founded in 1999, as a local BC company, Petcurean has evolved to become a globally trusted brand of premium quality pet foods. Our recipes are sold in pet specialty stores across North America, and in over 30 countries around the world. Behind our success are our people that never waver from our brand's ultimate mission of putting pets first. Our People make us who we are and represent the true heart and soul of Petcurean.

Petcurean is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, candidates, and clients. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Diversity and inclusion are core values at Petcurean, and we actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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