Job Details

Product Development Manager (Owned Brands / Private Label)

The Islander Group (TIG) • Mililani, Hawaiʻi (On-site) • Full-time

Base salary range: $55,000–$75,000 + bonus eligibility

About TIG - The Islander Group (TIG) is Hawaiʻi`s leading wholesale distribution company serving retailers, foodservice operators, and commercial customers across the Hawaiian Islands and Guam.

The Role - Build and grow TIG`s proprietary (owned brands/private label) portfolio. Own the development lifecycle—from insight and concept through specs, costing, packaging/labeling, supplier coordination, evaluation, and launch—partnering with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the owned-brand pipeline from concept validation through launch and optimization.
• Create product briefs (customer need, attributes, pricing, pack/case configuration, success metrics).
• Build business cases and manage the roadmap based on margin, landed cost, ROI, and strategic fit.
• Lead cross-functional launch plans (specs, packaging/labeling, and go-to-market readiness).
• Own timelines, risks, and key decisions to deliver launches on schedule.
• Source and manage suppliers/manufacturers balancing quality, lead times, and total landed cost.
• Maintain product specs and ensure packaging/labeling meets regulatory and documentation requirements.
• Be the accountable owner for owned-brand initiatives—drive decisions, documentation, and stakeholder updates.
• Build repeatable tools and templates to scale product development.
• Lead the Art Department workflow to deliver accurate, compliant packaging/label artwork on time.
• 3+ years in private label/owned-brand product development, category/brand management, or related CPG/retail/distribution roles.

Qualifications

• End-to-end launch leadership: briefs, specs, and cross-functional execution.
• Packaging/labeling and artwork workflow experience (including compliance considerations).
• Supplier partnership strength (selection, negotiation, performance management).
• Business acumen: margin, landed cost drivers, and ROI.
• On-site in Mililani/Central Oʻahu (Hawaiʻi ties preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $55,000–$75,000 (depending on experience) + bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Professional development support.