Job Description

The Product Development Manager drives the innovation and development of the organisation\'s products and services . He/She assesses the industry reviews existing products and services, and prospects new learning offerings.

A product development manager can help determine what products are created and produced. Their role is to determine how their company can meet business targets while providing new products that will serve the needs of their clients. They want to ultimately produce products that will represent the brand image of their company and meet customer expectations for quality and function. The product development manager is involved with all stages of a product\'s life cycle. They generate ideas. They also identify gaps in their company\'s product line that can help them determine where there is need for product development. They perform market research to assess the potential demand, develop design proposals, oversee production, set pricing, coordinate efforts with marketing staff to ensure the product will fit with existing marketing strategies and ensure products meet expectations. Product development managers will also conduct research when products are in the development stage to determine if potential customers are satisfied. They use feedback to inform decisions about product modifications before finalizing the product and making it available for sale. They are also responsible for making sure that regulations are followed.

Required Skills Product development managers should have strong development skills so that they can develop effective new product related to the food products they\'re creating. Investigative abilities are required in order to conduct thorough and accurate market research when evaluating product ideas. Analytical strengths are important to assess market data and evaluate the production strategy. Marketing abilities are essential for this position, as these managers are involved in developing sales and promotional strategies for their products and should strive to ensure that their products conform to their company\'s brand strategy. These managers must also display teamwork and regularly collaborate with marketing staff and others during the product\'s development.

Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree in Hotel Management from a recognized accredited institution
A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of Hotel Management, with a minimum of 4 years in Reaserch and development management.