Pens.com · 2 weeks ago
Physical Product Development – Global Category Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expPens.com is a company specializing in personalized promotional products with over 56 years of experience. They are seeking a Global Category Manager to oversee the lifecycle of physical products with a focus on sustainability and innovation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing product development processes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a category strategy for products made with recycled materials. Categories include but are not limited to bags, drinkware, writing instruments, stationery, tech items, gift sets and/or special packaging
Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and customer needs within the sustainable product space
Conduct competitive analysis on the industry to understand the product value proposition and unique selling proposition
Oversee product design and development processes, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and quality standards
Maintain merchandising data base of applicable industry & competitor trends, merchandising best practices and design trends
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including deco engineering, supply chain, quality, compliance and marketing, to bring products to market within the launch timeline
Track new development samples across the global vendor base. Review, test, and revise all new product prototypes according to established product and decoration standards
Source and evaluate recycled materials for product feasibility, cost, and environmental impact
Collaborate with Cimpress Cross Functional teams for product collaboration
Maintain detailed documentation for all stages of product development, including specifications, testing results, and compliance certifications
Ensure all products comply with relevant regulations and sustainability certifications (e.g., GRS/RCS, FSC, etc)
Evaluate and manage product manuals, technical sheets, and user guides
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers specializing in recycled materials
Assist Sales and Customer Service team’s problem solve product inquiries, questions and customer issues
Monitor product performance and customer feedback post-launch to inform future product development
Analyze sales data to evaluate category performance and drive new product development strategy, providing recommendations with analysis and executive summaries
Track key metrics related to sustainability goals, such as recycled content percentage, carbon footprint reduction, and cost savings
Stay informed on advancements in recycling technologies and sustainable materials
Propose innovative ideas to enhance product sustainability and lifecycle impact
International and Domestic travel possible to support at trade shows and product research
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in Product Development, Category Management, or a related field, with a focus on recycled materials or sustainability
Strong understanding of recycled materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability certifications
Excellent project management skills with experience managing cross-functional teams
Proficiency in product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and documentation systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Able to work within a fast-paced collaborative team environment, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, and proficiency in product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and documentation tools
Ideal candidate has a passion for product with an excellent design aesthetic and attention to detail
Preferred
Familiarity with Global environmental regulations and certifications (e.g., REACH, RoHS, LEED)
Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA) tools and methodologies
Passion for sustainability and a track record of driving sustainable initiatives
Promotional Products Industry/Decoration methods experience an asset
Benefits
Bonus/incentive pay
Company
Pens.com
At Pens.com, our mission is to make it easy and affordable for small businesses to create the perfect promotional products for their brand without breaking their budget.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-12-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Ethan Sterling
Chief Financial Officer
Nirav Patel
Chief Technology and Product Officer
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