Product Innovation Manager

Title : Sr. Product Development / Innovation Manager

Location : Norwalk, CT - onsite

Pay Range : competitive salary, bonus opportunity

Benefits : Employee Health Benefits 100% Covered, 401K

Growth Opportunity : rapidly growing company that will have many opportunities for promotions

Our client is a leading provider of high-quality building materials, serving residential, commercial, DIY and industrial markets. Comprised of a group of 5 companies and growing, they have histories ranging between 25 and 100 years in business and a strong reputation for quality USA made products. They are well funded and building leadership teams to execute on the roadmap for growth by the new CEO, who has a track record of successfully growing businesses.

This is an opportunity for someone seeking a high growth startup like environment that understands the "hands-on nature" of working in this environment.

Responsibilities :

• Work closely with COO on overall Innovation, Sourcing and QA for new product launches.
• Hands-on execution and ownership of full new product launch efforts.
• Launch 5+ New Products in the first 12 months
• Oversee inventory performance, making recommendations as necessary to optimize inventory management.
• Evaluate existing factory relationships and source new ones as needed for new product launch.
• Own QA for new product launches, ensuring standards and compliance are met.

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