VP Merchandising, product development and design
1 month ago
Established in 1946, Beco Industries Ltd. remains a leader in design and development of Home Textiles, Baby Accessories and Furniture products destined for Major retailers across Canada and USA. Known best for its creative and trend acumen, we are looking for an experienced, creative, dynamic, and analytical Vice President of Merchandising, Product Development and Design to join the Executive team.
Job Summary: The Vice President of Merchandising, Product Development, and Design is a key leadership role responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution of the company's merchandising, product development, and design initiatives. This role demands a dynamic leader who is both a strategic thinker and hands-on executor, capable of identifying and capitalizing on white space opportunities, fostering product innovation, and leading a high-performing and cross functional teams. The ideal candidate will be creative, methodical, personable, and capable of motivating and mobilizing their teams to achieve exceptional results. Experience leading teams and developing product in Home Textiles, Fashion or décor -- destined for major retailers and clubs in the USA and Canada is a MUST.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive merchandising plans, product development initiatives, and design strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
- Identify and explore white space opportunities to drive product innovation and market differentiation.
- Lead the team in creating innovative and trend-setting products that meet customer needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with and support Sales Leadership on key product presentations
- Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from concept to commercialization.
- Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams, including merchandising, design, product development
- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform merchandising strategies.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages creativity and excellence.
- Implement and manage processes and systems to ensure efficient and effective product development and merchandising operations.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Quarterly Travel overseas with development and design teams to execute well thought out sourcing plans
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Design, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in merchandising, product development, and design, with at least 5 years in an executive merchandising / leadership role in the HOME TEXTILES industry.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and launching innovative products in a competitive market.
- Experience collaborating with overseas vendors to partner on development.
- Extensive experience travelling for product development overseas.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans.
- Strong hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of product sourcing and costing and reverse engineering as a means to develop targeted product.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills; able to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Highly organized and methodical, with strong project management skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in using relevant software and tools for product development and merchandising.
- Passionate about product innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.
- Creative and forward-thinking, with a keen eye for design and detail.
- Results-oriented, with a strong drive for achieving and exceeding goals.
- Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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Fondée en 1946, Beco Industries Ltd. reste un leader dans la conception et le développement de textiles pour la maison, d'accessoires pour bébés et de produits de mobilier destinés aux grands détaillants à travers le Canada et les États-Unis. Reconnue principalement pour sa créativité et sa compréhension des tendances, nous recherchons un Vice-Président expérimenté, créatif, dynamique et analytique pour rejoindre notre équipe exécutive dans les domaines du merchandising, du développement de produits et du design.
Résumé du poste :
Le Vice-Président du Merchandising, du Développement de Produits et du Design est un rôle clé de leadership, responsable de l'élaboration de la vision stratégique et de l'exécution des initiatives de merchandising, de développement de produits et de design de l'entreprise. Ce rôle exige un leader dynamique, à la fois penseur stratégique et exécutant pratique, capable d'identifier et de capitaliser sur des opportunités inexploitées, de favoriser l'innovation produit et de diriger des équipes performantes et interfonctionnelles. Le candidat idéal sera créatif, méthodique, agréable et capable de motiver et mobiliser ses équipes pour obtenir des résultats exceptionnels. Une expérience en direction d’équipes et en développement de produits dans les textiles pour la maison, la mode ou la décoration, destinés aux grands détaillants et clubs aux États-Unis et au Canada, est IMPÉRATIVE.
Responsabilités principales :
- Développer et mettre en œuvre des plans de merchandising, des initiatives de développement de produits et des stratégies de design globales en ligne avec les objectifs commerciaux de l'entreprise.
- Identifier et explorer les opportunités inexploitées pour stimuler l'innovation produit et la différenciation sur le marché.
- Diriger l'équipe pour créer des produits innovants et tendance qui répondent aux besoins et préférences des clients.
- Collaborer avec et soutenir la direction des ventes pour les principales présentations de produits.
- Superviser l'ensemble du processus de développement de produits, de la conception à la commercialisation.
- Collaborer et diriger des équipes interfonctionnelles, y compris les équipes de merchandising, de design et de développement de produits.
- Analyser les tendances du marché, le comportement des consommateurs et le paysage concurrentiel pour éclairer les stratégies de merchandising.
- Favoriser une culture d'équipe collaborative et innovante, encourageant la créativité et l'excellence.
- Mettre en œuvre et gérer des processus et systèmes afin de garantir des opérations de développement de produits et de merchandising efficaces et efficients.
- Surveiller et analyser les indicateurs clés de performance (KPI) pour suivre les progrès et identifier les domaines à améliorer.
- Voyager chaque trimestre à l'étranger avec les équipes de développement et de design pour exécuter des plans de sourcing bien pensés.
Qualifications clés :
- Diplôme universitaire en commerce, marketing, design ou dans un domaine similaire ; un MBA ou un diplôme de niveau supérieur est préférable.
- Minimum de 10 ans d'expérience dans le merchandising, le développement de produits et le design, avec au moins 5 ans dans un rôle exécutif de merchandising / leadership dans l'industrie des textiles pour la maison .
- Expérience avérée dans le développement et le lancement de produits innovants dans un marché concurrentiel.
- Expérience de collaboration avec des fournisseurs étrangers pour des partenariats de développement.
- Expérience extensive de voyage à l'étranger pour le développement de produits.
- Esprit stratégique avec la capacité de développer et d'exécuter des plans à long terme.
- Approche pratique avec la capacité de diriger par l'exemple.
- Connaissance approfondie du sourcing de produits, de la gestion des coûts et de l’ingénierie inverse pour développer des produits ciblés.
- Excellentes compétences en leadership et en gestion d'équipe ; capable de motiver et d'inspirer une équipe diversifiée.
- Hautement organisé et méthodique, avec de solides compétences en gestion de projet.
- Excellentes compétences en communication et en relations interpersonnelles ; capable d'établir de solides relations avec les parties prenantes internes et externes.
- Solides capacités d'analyse et de résolution de problèmes.
- Maîtrise des logiciels et outils pertinents pour le développement de produits et le merchandising.
- Passionné par l'innovation produit et la veille des tendances de l'industrie.
- Créatif et visionnaire, avec un sens aigu du design et du détail.
- Orienté vers les résultats, avec une forte volonté de réaliser et dépasser les objectifs.
- Adaptable et résilient, capable de prospérer dans un environnement dynamique et rapide.
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