New Product Development Manager

At Amart, we've been helping Australians create homes they love for over 50 years. Now, we're looking for a New Product Development Manager to take our product innovation to the next level.

This is a commercially driven, trend-inspired role that's not design-led, but focused on timing, market fit & product replacement strategy. By blending global insights with local knowledge, you'll ensure Amart continues to stand out in a highly competitive market.

If you're passionate about innovation, thrive on spotting the next big trend & want to shape the future of one of Australia's most loved furniture brands, this is your opportunity to make your mark.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Market & Competitor Insights

• Maintain a comprehensive product matrix tracking competitor activity by category.
• Continuously monitor competitor EDMs, websites, catalogues & promotional activity to identify new product launches & shifts in consumer trends.
• Translate international design & product trends into commercially viable products tailored to the Australian market.

Global Trend Sourcing & Travel

• Attend major international trade shows to identify new opportunities & maintain supplier relationships.
• Conduct annual research trips to the UK & US to capture global inspiration & benchmark against leading retailers.

Product Development & Strategic Direction

• Identify new product opportunities & align them to existing or emerging market demand.
• Present product proposals & recommendations to key internal stakeholders for review & feedback.
• Track product lifecycle performance & collaborate on exit plans for underperforming SKUs.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the existing Amart team to ensure sourcing, quality & supply chain alignment for new products.
• Support the General Manager – Product in executing the product vision & maintaining Amart's market leadership.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong commercial acumen with ability to balance trend inspiration & business realities.
• Proven experience in product development or product management in retail (furniture industry preferred).
• Highly analytical, able to interpret competitor insights & market data to inform decisions.
• Excellent collaboration & stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills with ability to prepare compelling new product cases for internal decision making forums.
• Resilient, adaptable & comfortable with fast-paced, trend-driven environments.
• Demonstrated success in retail product development, ideally within furniture, homewares, or consumer goods.
• Experience engaging with global suppliers & attending international trade shows.
• Familiarity with competitor analysis & product lifecycle management.

We offer:

Training & development – We believe that in life you never stop learning. The same applies when you work here – from your first day & throughout your career.

Reward & Recognition – We acknowledge & reward the hard work of our people.

Real Career Opportunities – We offer genuine career opportunities in roles across Australia.

Employee Discounts – We don't just transform the homes of our customers; our team enjoy industry leading discounts across our entire range too.

Community Involvement – We believe in giving back to the community through our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). From fun runs, to "Make A Meals" for families at a House, through to furniture donations, workplace giving & customer donations, RMHC is a big part of our DNA.

INTERESTED?

Where could a career with Amart take you? We invite you to submit your application now & find out.