Product Development Manager – Home Textiles & Hard Goods
About the role
Company Overview
E&E Co., Ltd. (dba. JLA Home) is a globally integrated provider of comprehensive product and brand solutions for the home furnishings marketplace. With extensive expertise in brand management across a diverse portfolio of national and private brands, the company is dedicated to creating authentic lifestyles and delivering high-quality products. E&E values its people, invests in their growth, and offers meaningful opportunities for professional advancement worldwide.
Position Job Summary
E&E Co. Ltd. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Product Manager to lead end-to-end product development and management across our home categories including bedding, bath, window, and furniture. In this role, you will serve as the critical bridge between U.S. sales teams, customers, designers, and overseas sourcing offices across Asia — ensuring that new and existing products meet market demand, align with customer requirements, hit cost targets, and are successfully executed through to final delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of home furnishings, strong cross-border coordination experience, and the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Up to 25% travel required, including international factory visits.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Market & Customer Alignment — Partner with U.S. sales teams to understand customer needs, retailer-specific requirements, and market trends, translating customer briefs into clear product specifications including materials, construction, colorways, packaging, and target cost.
Product Development & Design Management — Own the full product development lifecycle from concept to bulk production, reviewing design CADs, strike-offs, and physical samples while managing seasonal development calendars to ensure all milestones are met on schedule.
Cross-Border Coordination — Collaborate with overseas offices and factories across China, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam to develop samples, confirm specifications, negotiate costs and lead times, and ensure alignment on development status and delivery timelines.
Costing & Pricing — Analyze material, construction, and production costs to ensure competitive and margin-appropriate pricing, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
Order Execution & Quality Oversight — Provide oversight from initial sampling through production handoff, resolving issues in quality control or production delays while supporting Sales and Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time delivery and full compliance.
Business Partnership & Growth — Act as a strategic partner across Sales, Design, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams, contributing to product line expansion and supporting customer presentations, line reviews, and business development activities.
Key Qualifications
Years of Experience: 5+ years
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Product Development, Business, or a related field
Industry Background: Home Furnishings, Home Textiles, or Consumer Goods — required
Overseas Experience: Experience working with factories and sourcing offices across Asia — required
Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office; PLM or product development systems and AI tools a plus
Language Skills: Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus but not required
Key Skill: Strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills
Analytical & AI: Strong analytical ability and fast AI adopter — Must
Compensation
The salary range for this position is, commensurate with experience. We are looking for the right candidate whose compensation will be determined based on the depth and relevance of their work experience.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship to work legally in the United States?
Experience:
Product management: 5 years (Preferred)
Sourcing: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Compensation
This Database Administrator role pays $80k-$110k/yr. Within typical range for database administrator roles in United States.
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