Product Development & Sourcing Specialist

Product Development & Sourcing Specialist – Consumer Electronics

Position Summary
Well established NYC-based CPG company is seeking a Product Development & Sourcing professional with experience in consumer electronics and mobile accessories, focused on value-driven product development for off-price retail channels and Five Below. Responsible for identifying trends, developing products, sourcing overseas vendors, and managing timelines from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and source mobile and tech accessory products including chargers, cables, speakers, earbuds, power banks, gaming accessories, and novelty tech.
• Work closely with overseas factories and suppliers to negotiate pricing, MOQs, packaging, and production timelines.
• Identify trend-right, value-focused products suitable for off-price and extreme-value retail environments.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept, sampling, testing, and costing through final production and delivery.
• Collaborate with merchandising, design, packaging, and compliance teams to ensure products meet customer and retailer requirements.
• Monitor competitive market trends, pricing, and innovation within consumer electronics accessories.
• Ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards for US retail.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in product development and sourcing within consumer electronics or mobile accessories.
• Strong vendor/factory management experience, preferably in Asia.
• Knowledge of off-price, discount retail, or value-channel merchandising strategies.
• Experience with costing, margin management, and production timelines.
• Familiarity with testing/compliance standards for electronic accessories.
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Background working with retailers such as Five Below, TJX, Ross, Burlington, or other value retailers.
• Experience with trend-driven and impulse-purchase tech products.
• Ability to manage multiple categories and fast development cycles.