Rbi
Manager, Retail Product Development, TH, Canada
Corp - Toronto Corporate Office
Sponsorship not specified$105k-$130kDetected 28 days ago
PhotoshopIllustratorProject ManagementExcelSupply ChainResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the retail product innovation pipeline across multiple categories including drinkware, apparel, seasonal, toys, accessories, and other retail merchandise.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, guest feedback, and industry insights to identify new product opportunities and support revenue growth through innovative product solutions.
- Build and maintain a product development pipeline aligned with business objectives, customer needs, and category growth opportunities.
- Create and direct product designs including CADs, renders, technical drawings, and detailed tech packs including material specifications, sketches, measurements, and manufacturing requirements as needed.
- Manage product development calendars, project timelines, and commercialization milestones to ensure products are delivered on time and aligned with launch objectives.
- Collaborate and lead cross-functional alignment with Category Management, Marketing, Partnerships, Legal, Translations, Store Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Manage relationships with vendors and manufacturing partners to develop, track, review, and approve projects through the entire product development process, including sample reviews and approvals.
- Develop packaging specifications and oversee packaging execution to ensure brand standards, creative requirements, technical specifications, and approval processes are met.
- Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs, emerging trends, white-space opportunities, and innovation platforms that support future growth.
- Act as an advocate for the customer by placing consumer needs and brand experience at the forefront of product design and decision-making.
Requirements
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a product development role, preferably in apparel, drinkware, accessories, homewares, or consumer products.
- Demonstrated experience managing product development projects from concept through commercialization.
- Strong understanding of product development processes, manufacturing, sourcing, packaging, and retail environments.
- Proficient knowledge of technical specifications, construction methods, materials, and product development requirements.
- Strong time management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of market trends, product opportunities, and innovation processes.
- background in fashion design, industrial design, product design, or related field preferred.
- Strong technical aptitude and deep product knowledge across both soft goods and hard goods categories.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management skills, coupled with strong follow-up capabilities.
- Ability to effectively lead and influence cross-functional teams while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Sharp eye for detail, design, style, and consumer trends.
Nice to have
- University or college degree or commensurate experience
- Proficiency in design software including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required
- experience with CAD, 3D rendering, and product visualization software preferred.
Skills
- Ready to make your next big professional move?
- These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades.
- Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Compensation
- Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.
Benefits
- We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
Equal opportunity
- Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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