Associate Product Manager (Hybrid), Belk Merchandising LLC, US

The Associate Product Manager will focus on designing and developing home products—from concept through production—that balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, sourcing and merchant teams, and vendors to bring ideas to life and ensure products delight our customers.

Essential Functions:

• Research trends in home design, lifestyle, and consumer needs to inspire new product concepts.
• Evaluate materials, finishes, and construction methods to ensure durability, sustainability, and cost efficiency. 
• Work with the Product manager and a cross-functional teams on a daily basis
• Determine needs and identify new opportunities to drive competitive advantage
• Work with the Product Manager in the production of new products that reflect market trends and match customer needs
• Conduct market research on key fashion items.
• Present and sells seasonal concept and product ideas to merchandising team
• Ensures that all final design details and pre-production samples are approved (with merchandising and sourcing partners). Ability to communicate clearly to a variety of vendors to relay product comments and requirements
• Provide input to seasonal concepts and presentation set-ups
• Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years Product Management Experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Microsoft, Canva, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, PLM experience a plus

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