Product Development Trainee
JCPenney Product Development teams are the managers for the largest volume of private brands of any retail department store -- nearly 50 percent of our merchandise mix. As a Product Development Trainee in our Home Office in Plano, Texas (just 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas), you will be assigned to one of JCPenney's private brands and work side-by-side with Design and Buying teams as you experience firsthand the product development process.
During the six-month training program, you will be a valued member of a Product Development team, working on projects and presentations, strategic business planning and product line development, competitive shopping and more. You will engage and interact with Buyers, Designers, Sourcing, Trend, Marketing, overseas offices and suppliers, and other Product Development Trainees. With the mentoring and coaching of senior team members, you'll actively participate in the execution of product development plans -- beginning with interpreting trend direction, all the way to reviewing final merchandise assortments.
We look for candidates that are analytical with strengths in critical thinking and problem solving. Candidates should also have a strong awareness of brand management strategies. Skills in time management, prioritization, organization, and communication are also important. Candidates need a four-year degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a desire to move to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Previous product development and retail experience is a plus. If you’re interested, apply for a Product Development Trainee position today!
As a Trainee, you'll receive a competitive base salary which could increase depending on your previous experience and cumulative GPA! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance if you're 50 miles or more outside of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Our Product Development Trainee program allows for you to specialize in one of the following categories: Apparel, Home, Intimates, Accessories or Footwear. Upon successful completion of this highly competitive program, you will be promoted to Product Development Specialist with the expectation that you will continue to progress up the career path.
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