Director Of Product Jobs

Overview
For over 25 years we’ve been helping our community with essential oil blends that actually work. These essential oil blends treat stress, pain, gut, balance, and support in relaxation prior to sleep, and for symptoms of coughs and colds. We know that a life committed to wellness is greater than one focused on illness, and believe that reaching for natural can enhance your long-term health and wellness, every day.
We have been ranked by Canadian Business and PROFIT as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies. To support us on our journey, we are seeking diverse, purpose-lead people to join our team.
Get ready to celebrate global wellness with us.
Opportunity
Reporting to VP - Product & Innovation, the Director of Product, will be responsible for leading the product management & development life cycles across all of Saje’s product categories (Home, Remedies, Body / Personal Care). The Director of Product will be working in a fast paced, creative environment that offers an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing brand focused on providing physical, mental & emotional wellness solutions for all. 
The Director of Product plays an integral role in our business, initiating and driving new product concepts & initiatives while aligning with respective R&D, Creative, Marketing, Retail, Ecommerce, and Operations teams.

• Adherence to Saje financial cost-of-goods (COGs) targets & launch timeline milestones
• Launch opportunity conceptualization & subsequent management approvals
• Financial analysis & reporting across Saje product portfolio
• Adherence to Saje brand standards - formula performance, product aesthetics
• Analysis and assessment of wider consumer market trends

Through day-to-day functions, the Director of Product contributes to maintaining and strengthening Saje’s culture; proactively engaging in behaviours that align with Saje’s values: Wellness, Growth, Celebration, Greatness and Belonging.
This position has three direct reports & oversees a total team of 5.
Responsibilities
Product Portfolio Strategy & Sales Growth Objectives Planning (35%)

• Drive the development of a 3-year Product Strategy inclusive of category target objectives, Core product growth and product innovation.
• Lead the development of an innovative product development pipeline to further Saje’s strategic priorities - innovate within core competency categories, development of hero products and untapped white space opportunities.
• Act as primary contact between cross-functional team leads & Product Category Management team to ensure business needs are being addressed for future-state project success.

Product Lifecycle & Cross-Functional Alignment (35%)

• Work in partnership with Demand Planning, Marketing, Retail, Digital & Product teams to hit essential product KPIs (i.e., forecasting accuracy, product margins, sell-through, etc.).
• Lead and drive the new product launch lifecycle and development process in coordination with Product Category Managers & respective cross-functional teams, to communicate and track project milestones
• Develop a close working partnership in lockstep with R&D to co-innovate concept opportunities

Portfolio Performance Tracking, Reporting & Pricing Management (15%)

• Management of portfolio pricing strategy & promotional planning recommendations, in partnership with cross-functional partners, providing analysis and inputs to recommendations for management approvals
• Oversee analysis of portfolio performance and SKU productivity to drive recommendations for discontinuations & future expansion opportunities.
• Lead ongoing performance reporting of existing Core categories / subcategories / Hero products / new launches.

Team Development (15%)

• Partner with wide assortment of cross-functional partners across R&D, Operations, Creative, Marketing, Retail, Digital to define & communicate cohesive product marketing plans & programs.
• Lead the Product Category Managers & Specialists with excellence
• Develop & coach Product Managers & Specialists with focus on attaining personal & professional growth objectives

Applicant Requirements

• Experience with US retail highly desirable.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
• Solid work ethic with desire to achieve team goals and company revenue targets
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset, innovative and creative; able to spot or create original, authentic product opportunities
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people in cross-functional teams
• 8+ years of product development or product marketing experience in a related field; preferably in the Wellness, Consumer-Packaged Goods or Beauty industry
• Omni channel experience highly desirable.
• Experience in leading a team or direct report
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Strong analytical skills

Key Relationships
Reporting to the VP, Product & Innovation