Position Responsibilities -Product Development: Assist the Product Innovation and Development Manager in overseeing the product innovation and development process for the lifestyle merchandising division.
-Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth competitor analysis and market research to identify emerging trends, consumer insights, and competitive benchmarks.
Leverage these insights to develop product concepts with clear unique selling points.
-Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with creative, marketing, sales and operations teams to ensure cohesive go-to market strategies, product positioning and alignment across all functions.
-Product Lifecycle Management: Support all stages of the product lifecycle, including ideation, sourcing, budgeting and manufacturing, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
-External Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with international suppliers and manufacturers to establish product acceptance criteria and maintain high-quality standards for all products.
-Performance Analysis: Assist in monitoring and analyzing product performance, sales data, and customer feedback to provide actionable insights for product enhancements and future innovations.
-Trend monitoring: Stay ahead of industry developments, consumer behaviors and best practices to bring fresh ideas to the table for innovative product designs.
[Apply now at https://my.hiredly.com/jobs/jobs-malaysia-zus-coffee-job-product-innovation-development-executive-lifestyle-0] Qualification and Experiences -Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Product Design or a related field.
-Minimum 2 years of working experience in related fields.
-Experience in product innovation and development, preferably in the consumer goods or lifestyle industry.
-Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
-Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a passion for bringing innovative products to market.
-Proficiency in crafting and delivering professional presentations.
-A keen interest in lifestyle trends and a commitment to driving innovation in product development.
Knowledge of coffee industry trends is a bonus!
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