Wineenthusiast

Director of Product Development, Wine Storage

Valhalla, NY · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago

Product ManagementProject ManagementSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division.
Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually.
Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala.

Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation Own the product development strategy and roadmap for Wine Enthusiast's wine refrigerator and wine cellar portfolio.
Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept, design, engineering, testing, and commercialization.
Identify customer needs, market opportunities, emerging technologies, and industry trends to develop innovative and differentiated products.
Collaborate with industrial design, factory engineering teams, and development partners to translate concepts into commercially viable products.
Drive innovation across product features, usability, aesthetics, controls, connectivity, energy efficiency, and overall customer experience.
Develop product specifications, feature sets, performance requirements, and quality standards that align with customer expectations and business objectives.
Product Development & Technical Leadership Lead product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, coordinating efforts across industrial design, factory engineering teams, and external technical resources.
Support the development of connected and smart product capabilities, including user interfaces, digital controls, and future technology integration.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Factory & Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international manufacturing partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
8+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, product management, or related leadership roles.
Experience managing product costing, tooling investments, supplier negotiations, and development timelines.
Knowledge of DOE regulations, energy efficiency requirements, safety standards, and product certification processes.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
This individual must be comfortable working directly with international manufacturing partners, factory engineering teams, and external development resources to bring innovative products to market while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and execution.

Nice to have

Experience within refrigeration, appliance, kitchen appliance, or consumer durable industries.
Experience managing refrigeration products subject to DOE certification and testing requirements.
Mandarin language proficiency is highly desirable.
Passion for wine, hospitality, or premium consumer products.
Our Core Values JOY We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people.
As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees' home lives.
We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture.
We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow.

Compensation

Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually.
Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala.

Company info

Wine Enthusiast Companies is the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine.
Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media.
In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel.
Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine.
We bring wine to life.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in hard goods product development, preferably within appliances, refrigeration, consumer electronics, or other technically complex consumer products.
We are looking for a customer-focused innovator who is passionate about developing products that solve real consumer needs while pushing the boundaries of design, functionality, technology, and performance.
The person in this role will be expected to travel to China and overseas 1-2 times a year for a week to two at a time.
What You'll Be Uncorking Key Responsibilities: Product Development & Innovation Own the product development strategy and roadmap for Wine Enthusiast's wine refrigerator and wine cellar portfolio.
Conduct competitive benchmarking and product evaluations to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
Champion a customer-first approach to product development while balancing quality, cost, timing, and innovation.
Oversee product testing, validation, and quality assurance activities throughout the development process.
Evaluate new technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and components to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
Ensure products meet performance, reliability, and quality expectations before launch.

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