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The Senior Manager Retail Product Development – North America plays a pivotal role in leading the development and execution of innovative retail product solutions across North America. This position ensures Oatey’s retail product portfolio remains competitive, customer-focused, and aligned with company growth and channel strategies. The Senior Manager leads cross-functional initiatives from concept validation through commercialization and post-launch analysis, partnering with Sales, Corporate Product Management, Retail Channel, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, suppliers, reps, and external firms. This role not only drives innovative retail product launches but also ensures Oatey remains ahead of evolving consumer needs, retailer expectations, and omni-channel demands. This role is responsible for embedding sustainability, compliance, and digital readiness into the product pipeline, while building a high-performing team that positions Oatey as the most trusted and innovative brand in the marketplace.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development of new retail products from concept through launch, ensuring strategic alignment with customer needs and business objectives
Partner with global sales leaders to align new product priorities with Oatey’s strategic growth objectives
Foster a culture of innovation by embedding customer insights, competitive benchmarking, and market trends into decision-making
Work directly with Sales teams to ensure product strategies achieve both customer and company goals, positioning Oatey as a trusted and innovative partner in retail
Collaborate with Sales and Channel Marketing on retailer-specific initiatives, including line reviews, assortment strategies, and promotional planning
Present compelling product stories to customers that reinforce Oatey’s reputation as an innovation leader
Monitor and analyze performance of current SKUs, identifying risks, opportunities, and actions to maintain shelf presence, margin, and profitability (in partnership with other stakeholders)
Partner with suppliers, manufacturer reps, and external firms to co-create new SKUs and solutions that differentiate Oatey in the marketplace
Leverage external partnerships to accelerate innovation, ensure feasibility, and enhance value creation for customers
Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to ensure feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational readiness of new and existing product initiatives
Support Marketing in building strong positioning, packaging, and go-to-market tools that resonate with consumers and retailers
Manage, mentor and guide junior product managers and associates, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Create long-term retail product strategies aligned with Oatey’s corporate vision, financial goals, and innovation agenda
Ensure compliance with product safety, regulatory, and quality standards across all initiatives
Champion initiatives that drive product differentiation through design, functionality, and environmental responsibility
Stay ahead of industry trends and consumer preferences to inform future product direction
Share insights and best practices across regions to identify scalable opportunities
Monitor retail trends within North America and assess their relevance to Oatey’s product strategy
Requirements:
5+ years of progressive experience in product management/product development
At least 3 years in a leadership role focused on retail channels
Strong financial and analytical acumen with ability to build business cases and manage P&L impact
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging retail customers and internal executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and external partnerships (suppliers, reps, firms) to deliver innovative, market-ready solutions
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in Oatey’s innovation story
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (20–30%)
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field
or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
MBA preferred
What we offer:
Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays
Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
401(k) with competitive company match
Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
A robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well being
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