We’re partnering with a leading industry company to find a talented Product Development Manager to support an innovative team dedicated to premium branded merchandise. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee global distribution, logistics, and operational planning for high-end merchandise programs. Located primarily remote with on-site engagements in Seattle, the position is initially contracted for 12 months.

Product Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation, production, and distribution of premium merchandise drops linked to major company milestones and events.
• Collaborate with internal creative teams and approved vendors to bring design concepts to life, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Oversee all aspects of operations, including coordinating production, managing logistics, and ensuring timely fulfillment and distribution of branded items worldwide.
• Develop scalable processes for merchandise selection, inventory management, and delivery, optimizing operational efficiency.

Product Development Manager Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project or program management within merchandising, logistics, or global fulfillment.
• Ability to operate effectively at the intersection of creative execution and operational scale.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and experience managing complex workflows across regions.
• Skilled at collaborating with creative teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic about building and scaling innovative branded merchandise programs on a global level.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

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Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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