A partner of Insight Global is looking to hire a Product Innovation Strategist to join their growing team in Port Washington, NY. This person will work closely with the R&D teams and marketing teams to find gaps in the existing product portfolio and innovate new ideas and concepts to expand their product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying areas of growth and partnering with R&D to develop new products from start to end.
Key Responsibilities :
Innovation Strategy Development: Lead the development and implementation of innovative product strategies that align with the company's vision and market trends.
Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Ideation and Concept Development: Generate and evaluate new product ideas, concepts, and prototypes through brainstorming sessions and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Product Roadmap: Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the strategic direction and key milestones for product innovation.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including marketing, engineering, and sales teams, to ensure alignment and successful execution of product strategies.
Customer Insights: Gather and analyze customer feedback and insights to inform product development and improve user experience.
Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of product innovation initiatives.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree required; MBA is a plus.
Proficiency in both Korean and English (Required).
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience within the marketing/product innovation space
Proven experience in business planning, strategy development, and execution.
Strong background in product management and marketing, including managing the launch process from start to finish.
Ability to work successfully in a deadline-driven environment with a sense of urgency.
Strong understanding and passion for the beauty and fashion category, culture, and seasonal trends. (more of a plus, not too held up on industry at this moment)
Excellent organizational planning and follow-up skills, with assertiveness, flexibility, and adaptability.
Positive attitude and ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently and timely.