Product Manager - Home Category

Position: Product Manager, Home Category FSLA Status: Full-time/Exempt Location: Newport Beach, CA Travel: Up to 25% of domestic & international travel Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000 USD annually HARD GOODS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED About Us At Best Choice Products, our mission is to develop the world's best-selling products inspired by real people. For over 20 years, our e-commerce retail brand has been committed to developing products for families everywhere. Our diverse catalog includes outdoor living, lawn & garden essentials, toys & games, home furniture, and even seasonal decor. As we like to say, there's something for everyone in the family! Our success is best defined by a collaborative culture full of inspired minds and a willingness to contribute new ideas. Some of our most rewarding moments include being part of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America and a Top Workplace (2022) by the Orange County Register! Please visit our website for more information. Scope of the Role The Product Manager – Home is responsible for identifying, developing, and launching commercially successful home products from concept through production. This role combines consumer and market insights, AI-driven product ideation, commercial analysis, supplier collaboration, and hands-on product development to bring innovative, customer-focused products to market. As the business owner for assigned categories, the Product Manager balances customer needs, design, quality, manufacturability, cost, and profitability to drive category growth and innovation. Reporting Structure The Product Manager - Home is a member of the Product Strategy Team and reports to the Director of Product. This position also partners with cross-functional stakeholders and leaders within the organization. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities Identify emerging consumer trends, lifestyle shifts, and whitespace opportunities within the Home category. Research Amazon, retailers, social media, trade shows, customer feedback, and competitors to identify and validate commercially viable product opportunities. Evaluate product concepts using marketplace analytics, customer insights, competitive benchmarking, pricing, financial analysis, and B2B opportunities to build data-driven business cases. Develop category roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives. Leverage generative AI to accelerate product discovery, trend forecasting, concept development, design exploration, packaging, merchandising, and product storytelling. Develop effective AI prompts and continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies to improve creativity, efficiency, and product development outcomes. Own products throughout the entire lifecycle, from concept through commercialization. Partner with overseas manufacturers to develop, refine, and commercialize innovative, high-quality products. Lead sample iterations and review engineering changes, materials, finishes, construction, packaging, and specifications to optimize functionality, quality, and customer experience. Identify value engineering opportunities that improve margins while maintaining product quality and customer value. Approve production-ready golden samples that meet Best Choice Products' quality, design, and commercial standards. Build strong partnerships with manufacturing partners to improve innovation, quality, speed, manufacturability, cost, and production readiness. Travel internationally to evaluate factories, participate in product development, resolve technical challenges, and approve final production samples. Monitor category performance and recommend new products, line extensions, product improvements, cost reductions, or end-of-life decisions. Analyze sales performance, customer feedback, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities and inform future product strategy. Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Vendor Management, Sourcing, Quality Engineering, Creative, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure successful product launches and achievement of business objectives. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Development, Category Management, Merchandising, or Consumer Products. Demonstrated success identifying, developing, and launching commercially successful consumer products. Experience sourcing or developing Home products, including furniture, storage, organization, décor, kitchen, or similar consumer product categories preferred. Strong understanding of Amazon marketplace analytics, eCommerce merchandising, customer behavior, and competitive intelligence. Experience developing products with overseas manufacturers, including knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, product construction, cost structures, and design for manufacturability. Experience managing products through multiple development iterations, including evaluating quality, functionality, aesthetics, customer value, and final golden sample approval. Demonstrated experience using generative AI tools and effective prompting techniques to accelerate product discovery, concept development, design exploration, and creative problem-solving. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar creative software to develop concept boards, communicate design intent, and modify product imagery. Strong visual design sensibility with an understanding of color, materials, finishes, proportion, and contemporary Home trends. Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, negotiation, and project management skills. Benefits & Perks Join us and experience a workplace where benefits and perks are designed with you in mind. Flex Fridays : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and kick off your weekends early with half-day Fridays, all year long. Comprehensive Health Coverage : Inclusive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Support When You Need It : Our Employee Assistance Program is here to provide confidential support for personal and work-related issues. Future-Forward Financials : Secure your future with our 401k plan, complete with up to a 3.5% company match. Time to Recharge : Enjoy vacation time, paid holidays, and sick days to rest and recharge. Fuel Your Day : Delight in a variety of snacks and drinks to keep you energized, including the occasional catered lunch. Exclusive Discounts : Take advantage of our generous employee discount on our products, plus occasional product giveaways and raffles. Play Hard : Unwind with our on-site arcade games and ping pong to connect with colleagues. Stay Fit : Access our onsite gym, fitness classes, or bicycles-for-borrow to keep your fitness goals on track. Celebrate Together : Join us for milestone and birthday celebrations, as well as happy hours, quarterly team bonding events, and our annual holiday party. The base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000-$115,000 USD annually. You will also be eligible to participate in BCP’s benefits and bonus programs. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills and experience. Whe re to Find Us www.bestchoiceproducts.com Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube At BCP, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Best Choice Products proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, embracing differences in race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Discrimination and harassment of any kind have no place here.