What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Product Development Coordinator position at Jobright.ai?
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Job Summary:
tag is a lifestyle brand company that has been designing beautiful objects for 50 years to inspire connected moments. They are seeking a Product Development Coordinator to support the product development team by managing and executing product development processes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Manages the coordination of all incoming and outgoing PD Pick-up and Artwork samples
• Maintains information accuracy in proprietary product specification system which included logging in and tracking inbound samples from the overseas offices / factories ensuring on time arrival.
• Supports the photography and showroom sample processes to ensure accurate labeling, timely handovers/shipping of approved samples
• Collaborates with Product Managers on the production sample approval process to ensure expected qualities are met.
• Ensures product data integrity in proprietary product specification system
• Creates and Maintains Product Specification Sheets
• Conducts research on industry competitive product pricing analysis
• Generates reports for product status, sales data & margin performance analysis
• Manages PD department’s office supply needs
• Works with PD Managers to maintain price quote files by Factory / Catalog
• Assists in set ups for Product Reviews and Sales meetings
• Organizes and maintains the PD sample area
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in merchandise management, business administration or related field
• A minimum of 1 – 3 years of professional experience
• Experience working with home décor, gifts or consumer goods a plus
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Exceptional written & oral communication skills internally and externally
• Strong awareness of marketplace and ability to analyze and apply trends for product recommendations
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to challenges
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft office Suite
• Accurate data entry skills
• Able to meet deadlines
• Willingness to grow
• Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
• Carrying, pushing or pulling office items up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged use of computer involved; use of hands and finger coordination; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Company:
For 50 years, tag has believed in the power of beautiful objects to inspire connected moments with friends, family, and loved ones. Founded in 1975, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.
