New Product Development Manager

My client, a leading manufacturer of global consumer products is looking for an experienced New Product Development Manager with a CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS background. To be considered, you must have experience with product sold into MASS RETAIL. New Product Development Manager  Responsibilities: Lead activities to identify new product development opportunities in support of marketing and business strategy.  Identify global market trends; facilitate product planning process and lead the application of design language.  Candidate will promote innovation in the areas of line extensions, new product/platforms and breakthrough products.  Lead marketing related activities, product design and consumer research Support tollgate process to update senior management and work to achieve program goals Support core and secondary team meetings as needed to gain cross functional support of marketing deliverables Act a liaison between Engineering and Marketing and will interface with internal and external partners to provide product solutions that meet marketing and engineering requirements.Requirements: BS/BA in Marketing, Industrial Design and/or Engineering (MBA desirable) with 3-5 years new product development experience.  Experience with Asian manufacturing and/or sourcing highly desirable.  Competitive Salary + BonusRelocation Assistance Offered For immediate consideration, please forward a Word formatted resume along with salary history and requirements to: lisahammer@mergisgroup.com .  ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ~The Mergis Group is the professional recruiting division of Spherion Corporation~ Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.