NPD Specialist
About the job
- At least 2 years of experience in product development, sourcing, project coordination, or a related consumer packaged goods or consumer hardware role.
- Ability to follow through, close loops, confirm details, and avoid assumptions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently without losing track of any of them.
- Clear, direct communication with suppliers and internal partners.
- Curiosity about product manufacturing and genuine interest in the company's product categories.
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools.
- Drive assigned refresh and line-extension projects through every stage-gate and keep the launch tracker current and accurate.
- Coordinate with suppliers on samples, specifications, and timeline commitments; hold suppliers to committed dates and follow up on details; partner with Sourcing on commercial topics.
- Prepare complete stage-gate packages so reviews support decisions rather than status updates.
- Coordinate cross-functional handoffs among engineering, design, claims and regulatory, testing, marketing, and operations.
- Organize specifications, briefs, and approvals in team systems to maintain a trusted single source of truth.
- Capture post-launch lessons to improve the baseline for subsequent projects.
About the company
Unybrands acquires and scales small to mid-sized online businesses in the e-commerce space, focusing on founders looking to sell. The process runs from an initial discovery call to finalizing the deal within 4-6 weeks. A dedicated team analyzes the brand’s operations, marketing, supply chain, and logistics, then designs and implements a growth strategy and handles a smooth onboarding to ensure a seamless transition. The team’s deep e-commerce and Amazon FBA experience, plus a global presence across three continents with many former Amazon sellers, helps lift each acquired brand to higher performance. Revenue comes from the growth and success of the brands it owns. The company’s clear emphasis on transparency covers the acquisition structure, onboarding, and growth milestones. The goal is to provide founders with a painless exit and establish Unybrands as the first call when they’re ready to sell their next business.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$325M
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Unybrands closed its Series B in March 2024, refinancing prior credit and funding acquisitions.
- The March 2024 European deal lifted the portfolio to nearly 30 brands and $175 million revenue.
- Revelio counted 170 employees in March 2026, and 51 job postings signaled active hiring.
What critics are saying
- Auditors flagged Unybrands going concern risk in 2025 if Affinity financing stops.
- Unybrands lost $13.6 million in 2024 after a $33.4 million loss in 2023.
- If fresh capital stalls before July 2026, lenders force restructuring or asset fire sales.
What makes Unybrands unique
- Unybrands buys Amazon-native and DTC brands, then centralizes supply chain, marketing, and logistics.
- Its European expansion in March 2024 added six brands and deepened cross-border marketplace capabilities.
- The company combines founder liquidity with operational turnaround expertise, attracting sellers needing fast exits.
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