Daryl Neuman
About Daryl Neuman
Daryl Neuman is a Product Development Manager at Kohl's Department Stores in New York, specializing in accessories and legwear.
Company
Daryl Neuman is currently working at Kohl's Department Stores, a prominentAmerican department store retail chain. Kohl's offers a wide selection of national and exclusive brands across multiple product categories, including apparel, home goods, and accessories. At Kohl's, Daryl focuses on product development, particularly in the Accessories & Legwear categories. Daryl’s role involves managing various facets of product creation from initial concepts to final production, ensuring alignment with the brand’s seasonal and long-term objectives.
Title
Daryl Neuman holds the title of Product Development Manager at Kohl's Department Stores. In this capacity, Daryl is responsible for overseeing the development and launch of new accessory products, ensuring they meet market demands and brand standards. Daryl also previously served as a Product Developer for Accessories & Legwear and has held multiple roles in product development within the company.
Education and Expertise
Daryl Neuman obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in effective communication, which is critical in his role of managing product development processes, collaborating with various stakeholders, and negotiating product costs. Daryl is also recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in Sales Data & Product Lifecycle systems, enhancing his capacity to train associates and optimizing product strategies.
Background
Prior to his current role at Kohl's Department Stores, Daryl Neuman built his career through various positions within the Kohl's organization and other companies. He initially worked at ideeli as a Sales Coordinator from 2008 to 2010. Subsequently, Daryl moved to Kohl's Design Studio, where he served as a Product Development Specialist from 2010 to 2011 and later as a Product Development Coordinator from 2011 to 2013. These roles have equipped him with extensive experience in product lifecycle management and sales analysis.
Job Responsibilities and Skills
As a Product Development Manager at Kohl's Department Stores, Daryl Neuman is tasked with developing accessories for exclusive brands such as Simply Vera, Vera Wang, Juicy Couture, Jennifer Lopez, and Dana Buchman. He conducts weekly in-depth sales analysis to identify product strengths and growth opportunities, partners with Merchant & Planner teams to assort collections, and implements strategies to achieve sales goals. Daryl also negotiates product costs to maintain profit margins, manages pre and post production processes, and develops new packaging concepts and marketing initiatives to align with brand objectives. Additionally, he works closely with design teams to ensure brand and trend consistency.