Ryman Hospitality Properties

Director of Product Development

Ryman Hospitality Properties  •  Nashville, TN (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Establish and lead the retail product development strategy across all brands and product categories of Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), focusing on strengthening core brands, diversifying the portfolio of products and engaging a broad consumer base. Contribute to the success of the company's product portfolio, combining technical knowledge, leadership skills, and business acumen. Provide tactical management and guidance to the product development team in executing activities to support defined strategy. Reports to Vice President of Retail.
 
  • Provide ongoing vision for retail product development across product lifecycle management to drive growth across all brands and product categories.
  • Lead and manage a team of product managers, designers, and developers, providing mentorship and resource allocation for successful product development.
  • Ensure strong implementation of development, product rollout, and in-store merchandising processes through the brands.
  • Create product roadmaps and specify product requirements, including photography planning and direction. Ensure projects progress against the roadmap and launch timeline and with timely delivery of products within the established budget. Identify risks in the product development process and implement strategies to mitigate product and development issues.
  • Oversee development and execution of new brand development and related merchandising plans.
  • Partner with planning and distribution teams to ensure the product development and e-Commerce teams have the appropriate analytical tools to make decisions.
  • Collaborate with e-Commerce and product development managers and other cross-functional teams to ensure the vision is promoted through marketing, social media and website.
  • Ensure the merchandise and product development teams achieve annual sales, IMU and margin targets. Provide key leadership in managing division expenses and profit and loss statements.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Stay abreast of latest fashion trends, fabric innovations, and decoration techniques.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
  • Degree in apparel or product design and/or fashion merchandising or related field preferred or equivalent experience required
Experience
  • 10+ years product design and project management experience
  • 4+ years experience leading people and cross-functional teams
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership and managerial skills that include the ability to coach, develop, discipline, and communicate expectations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and execute the product development lifecycle and process efficiently to ensure deadlines and objectives are met
  • Knowledge of industry and competitive trends in accessories, apparel, home goods, giftware and glassware
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Ryman Hospitality Properties

About Ryman Hospitality Properties

Rooted in 125 years of Music City history, with iconic entertainment brands, world-renowned destination hotels and new ventures emerging every year, there is no limit to opportunity with us. Come see what it means to make Music City, "Music City,"​ as we continue to celebrate the country lifestyle and superior hospitality in both Nashville and beyond.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is a REIT for federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company’s owned assets include a network of four upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 8,114 rooms that are managed by lodging operator Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. Other owned assets managed by Marriott International, Inc. include Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, the General Jackson Showboat, The Inn at Opryland, a 303-room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland and AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, a 192-room overflow hotel near Gaylord National.

The Company also owns and operates media and entertainment assets, including the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; 650 AM WSM, the Opry’s radio home; and Ole Red, a country lifestyle and entertainment brand.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Year Founded
Unknown
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