Product Development Manager, Women's Watches

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

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Position Summary

Our E.Gluck Holdings division is looking for a Product Development Manager to contribute to the evolution of our Women’s Watch collections.

Location: This is a fulltime position based Monday – Thursday at our Midtown headquarters located in New York, New York.  Fridays remote. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, process-driven Product Development Manager, Women’s Watches to join our team in New York. In this role, you will partner closely with the SVP Creative, Design, and Production teams to bring watch collections from concept to showroom. You will manage seasonal development timelines, analyze sales data to shape merchandising strategies, handle sample tracking, and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely execution and favorable terms.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in watches or jewelry development, high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and an exceptional ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Creative Director in the overall merchandising of watches collections. Support development with seasonal trend reports, quarterly line sheets, and merchandise plans that support key strategic initiatives, product launches, top sellers, and seasonal campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with the Design team to create, prototype, and develop new watch and jewelry products from initial concept through final adoption.
• Help develop pricing structures and merchandising strategies designed to meet or exceed company sales plans.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer feedback to inform future product development and merchandising decisions.
• Oversee the ordering, tracking, and confirmation process for all watch and jewelry samples needed for the showroom, key clients, and marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure timely delivery of products. Partner across functions to manage existing vendor relationships, identify new watch/component vendors, and negotiate favorable contract terms.
• Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, shifting priorities smoothly as necessary to meet tight seasonal deadlines.
• Handle additional projects and ad-hoc tasks as required by the company.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Prior experience in product development, merchandising, or production—specifically within watches, jewelry, or hard accessories—is strongly preferred.
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-up and follow-through capabilities. Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment with fast-turnarounds and tight deadlines.
• A productive, dedicated team player with a heavy attention to detail and a commitment to getting processes right.
• Highly proficient in Excel (for data tracking, line sheets, and analysis) and PowerPoint (for presentations and trend reporting).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design and development details clearly.
• A genuine passion for watches, fashion/accessories, and the overall creative thinker

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $90k-$100k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location. This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.