Product Development Manager, Women's Watches

American Exchange Group

. Assist the Creative Director in the overall merchandising of watch and jewelry collections.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development and merchandising within the watch and jewelry sector, with strong analytical skills for sales data and market trends. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and executing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

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Product Development ExperienceMerchandising StrategyExcel ProficiencyPowerPoint ProficiencyVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentMerchandisingSales Data AnalysisMarket Trend AnalysisPricing Structure Development

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Industry Keywords

WatchesJewelryHard AccessoriesTrend ReportingSeasonal Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Creative Director in the overall merchandising of watch and jewelry collections.
Support development with seasonal trend reports, quarterly line sheets, and merchandise plans supporting strategic initiatives, product launches, top sellers, and seasonal campaigns.
Collaborate with the Design team to create, prototype, and develop new watch and jewelry products from initial concept through final adoption.
Help develop pricing structures and merchandising strategies designed to meet or exceed company sales plans.
Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer feedback to inform future product development and merchandising decisions.
Oversee ordering, tracking, and confirmation of watch and jewelry samples for showrooms, key clients, and marketing campaigns.
Work with production teams to ensure timely product delivery.
Manage vendor relationships, identify new watch/component vendors, and negotiate favorable contract terms.
Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet seasonal deadlines.
Handle additional projects and ad-hoc tasks as required by the company.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience in product development, merchandising, or production—specifically within watches, jewelry, or hard accessories—is strongly preferred.
Highly organized with exceptional follow-up and follow-through capabilities.
Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment with fast-turnarounds and tight deadlines.
A productive, dedicated team player with a heavy attention to detail and a commitment to getting processes right.
Highly proficient in Excel for data tracking, line sheets, and analysis.
Highly proficient in PowerPoint for presentations and trend reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to articulate design and development details clearly.
A genuine passion for watches, fashion/accessories, and the overall creative thinker.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tax-free commuter benefits
Exclusive employee merchandise discounts