Six Flags is looking to drive demand and expand the market for their corporate merchandise by focusing on product innovation and co-branded collaborations. The company needs a Product Developer to build product strategy, manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch, and ensure timely delivery of quality products that align with business needs and market trends.
Requirements
- 3+ years of product development or buying experience
- Ability to quickly identify emerging trends and their application to the business
- Ability to create product designs that reflect the Park Experience and engage targeted guests
- Experience in theme parks is a plus
- Innovative thinking
- Passion for product quality and the desire to deliver an amazing guest experience
- Merchandise Storytelling
Responsibilities
- Responsible for purchasing, product development, sourcing, testing, product approvals, quality, selection and maintenance of all products with assigned category.
- Drive innovation and take the lead in conceiving and developing new products.
- Champion the product development process from ideation through successful launch.
- Develop co-branded product opportunities, realize the benefits and strategic value of partnerships and vendor collaborations through the entire product lifecycle.
- Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices, negotiate as required to achieve financial goals.
- Process all custom licensed product approvals as required for all phases of approval.
- Ensure product quality and integrity are maintained.
Other
- Must be flexible and able to multitask and prioritize in fast paced amusement park environment while interacting and communicating with representatives from all Six Flags Parks and the Six Flags corporate office.
- Travel to Parks and trade shows to observe trends, identify new strategies and product ideas.
- Build excellent relationships with vendors, cross-functional teams and park retail operations teams.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with assigned third party licenses as it relates to the Licensor’s global strategy and potential application to the Six Flags business.
- Travel required: 25%
