Who we are

With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.

Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.

Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience - and we need your help

About This Opportunity

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Product Development Manager. You will create and implement a plan leading the development of new products, platforms and packaging for their business unit. This individual will leverage consumer insights, market data and trends to identify and prioritize opportunities to grow the 7-Eleven Private Brands business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Translate the Private Brand vision and strategy into a pipeline of innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to support a corporate business unit.
Coach, mentor and develop a team of up to two individuals supporting the strategic needs of the business unit. Manage the product development process including opportunity identification, consumer testing, establishment of success criteria, packaging development and post-launch performance verification for their business unit. Will lead their team and direct work ensuring objectives are obtained.
Work collaboratively with Category Managers to integrate Private Brands into their plans, setting goals and objectives by category.
Communicating complex ideas succinctly to senior management, gaining buy-in and support for the business plan and strategy.
Provide strategic direction regarding the management of existing private brands assortments, including opportunities for expansion, promotion and rationalization of items in their business unit. Have vision beyond where the business is today and be able to help lead a transformation change in Private BrandÆs business.
Create, analyze and present performance metrics to help make business decisions about future product development strategy.
Partner with user experience and customer research teams to drive insights into customer segments and shopping behaviors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelors/4 Yr Degree MBA / Masters preferred
Experience: 7 years +, New product development for retail or CPG companies.

Other skills that will make you successful in this role:

Experience with Excel and other data analysis tools (SQL).. Experience using marketing metrics, consumer insights and data to drive business decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
Time-management skills; the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and to manage multiple, competing priorities.
Comfortable rolling up sleeves to execute product development initiatives, perform quantitative analysis and reach sound conclusions.

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