Megan D

Director of Product Development & Brand Management

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Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr

Developed and launched market-driven product assortments across multiple retail channels with a focus on competitiveness, quality, and shelf performance. Expanded global sourcing network across Türkiye, Portugal, and Egypt to improve cost efficiency and product differentiation. Partnered with licensed brands (e.g., Lands’ End) to ensure brand consistency and retail alignment. Established structured development workflows, milestone tracking, and execution tools to improve speed-to-market and retail readiness. Focused on identifying consumer demand gaps and translating them into commercially viable product opportunities. SKILLS US Retail Store Audits Shelf Placement & Space Analysis Competitive Product Benchmarking Pricing & Assortment Analysis Packaging Evaluation & Market Positioning Consumer Product Lifecycle Strategy Market Trend Identification Product Positioning & Differentiation Brand & Private Label Development Retail Readiness Assessment Cross-Functional Project Execution Vendor & Global Supply Coordination Timeline & Launch Management Data-Driven Decision Making Retail Performance Analysis

Senior Product Manager – Hardlines

Bed Bath & Beyond

Apr 2007 - Aug 2023 • 16 yrs 4 mos

Oversaw 7,000+ SKUs representing $421M in retail sales (FY2022) Drove 52% category growth through strategic product development and improved retail positioning Launched 6 private label brands based on competitive and consumer trend analysis Built and executed product lifecycle strategy from concept through in-store delivery Conducted competitive benchmarking to optimize pricing, features, and shelf positioning Analyzed retail sales and inventory performance to improve sell-through and reduce inefficiencies Developed cross-functional launch calendars aligning merchandising, sourcing, and retail execution teams Mentored and supported team development of 4 direct reports