Position Overview
We are seeking a high-impact Senior Product Manager to drive innovation and growth across our stationery, novelty, and licensing categories. This individual will play a key role in evolving the business from a reactive product organization into a proactive, trend-driven product engine.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of product development expertise and customer-facing experience, with the ability to confidently lead retailer conversations, identify whitespace opportunities, and take products from concept to shelf.
This is a highly visible role requiring someone who can “hit the ground running” and immediately contribute to both internal execution and external customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Product Development
- Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through retail launch
- Identify market trends and whitespace opportunities to drive innovation
- Translate insights into compelling product concepts aligned with retailer needs
- Partner with design teams on print, pattern, functionality, and aesthetic direction
- Lead development of product specs and execution plans for go-to-market
Retail & Customer Engagement
- Act as a primary point of contact for key retail customers and merchants
- Lead and participate in customer meetings, presenting product concepts and strategies
- Develop and deliver sales presentations and product decks
- Communicate effectively using retail and merchant-focused language
- Build credibility and relationships with customers (be a “go-to” contact)
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with design, sales, licensing, and operations teams
- Drive alignment across teams to execute product vision
- Lead meetings with confidence and clarity, both internally and externally
- Support licensing initiatives, including coordination with legal and artwork management
Strategic Product Leadership
- Shift the organization from reactive to proactive product development
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy
- Advocate for new product opportunities with clear business cases
- Bring a big-picture mindset while ensuring strong execution
Qualifications
Required Experience
- ~5+ years in product management or product development
- Experience working with mass retailers and merchants
- Proven ability to take products from concept to shelf
- Strong experience presenting to customers and leading product decks/pitches
- Background in consumer products, such as:
- Stationery / office supplies
- Novelty / gifting / party products
- Home organization or storage
- Experience managing multiple projects and customers simultaneously
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong product intuition and design sensibility
- Ability to identify and act on market trends and whitespace
- Confident communicator with strong customer-facing presence
- Blend of product development + sales/account management mindset
- Comfortable in fast-paced, trend-driven retail environments
- Highly motivated, hungry to grow, and adaptable
Preferred Background
- Experience with private label and/or branded product development
- Exposure to licensing businesses
- Familiarity with major retailers (e.g., Five Below, Walmart, etc.)
- Experience contributing to buying strategy or assortment planning