Summary

Lidl & Kaufland Asia are hiring a (Senior) Product Development Manager this role to join our Product Development - Kitchen & Household team. The objectives of the position are to manage the product development team and coordinate the process from concept and sample creation to pre-production and product roll-out in accordance with the company's strategic planning.

What you'll do

•    Lead Product Development department to develop new products and ideas
•    Execute and manage innovation
•    Conduct market research on product trends of hardgoods products 
•    Coordinate product development process from concept to pre-production stage including design, theme board preparation, styling confirmation and sample production 
•    Manage and keep track of design and development work flow 
•    Conduct product review and suggest action plan for product development enhancement

What you'll need

•    Bachelor Degree
•    Extensive experience in global sourcing and merchandising within the hardlines/hardgoods category
•    Significant and relevant experience in product development with at least 2 years in managerial level
•    Beneficial if experienced in managing Small Domestic Appliances and products with Food Contact requirements.
•    Good sense of typography, strong market sense, design talent and creativity
•    Proficient in GWS application, beneficial if known to Adobe Creative Suite (Design CAD), Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, etc.
•    Must be proactive and committed to working in a dynamics environment 
•    Strong leadership and communication skills across all levels of the organization 
•    Able to work under pressure, result oriented and self-motivated
•    Proficient in both spoken and written English  additional language skills in Mandarin, German and Cantonese are beneficial
•    Willingness to Travel is required

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment and we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems.

Market Leading Remuneration & Benefits:

• Financial Security: Double pay, discretionary bonus, life insurance, and medical insurance
• Rental Reimbursement Scheme: A significant tax-optimization benefit for Hong Kong residents
• MPF Flexibility: Choose your preferred MPF provider

Supportive Environment:

• Airside Office: Work in Kai Tak’s landmark "Airside" building—a premium, eco-friendly office with world-class amenities and direct transport links.
• Professional Growth: Access to in-house training courses and a training sponsorship scheme to advance your technical career.
• Heath & Wellness: Health and vision checks to ensure your well-being

Work-Life Balance:

• 5-day work week
• Competitive Annual Leave: Enjoy generous leave starting from 18 days to recharge
• Out-of-Office Leave: Flexibility to attend important personal appointments during work hours.
• Community Engagement: Join our charity, community, and sporting events to connect with the team outside of work.