Product Specialist

Job Title: Product Associate

Reporting Structure:
Reports to Product Manager

Contract to Hire- Paying mid 60K when perm

Hourly Rate- mid to high 20's

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct commercial analyses of new product ideas, emphasizing competitive and scenario analysis along with key market considerations.
• Coordinate new product project approvals with divisional management.
• Prepare sales reports and analyze monthly category line progress.
• Collaborate with potential suppliers to evaluate initial product feasibility.
• Develop and coordinate field studies for testing new products.
• Oversee the product lifecycle, managing complaints and product specifications from initiation to resolution within defined product categories.
• Interact with vendors and cross-functional teams to address and prevent future complaints.
• Develop materials for sales representatives and facilitate end-user training.
• Support all aspects of product management plans to achieve financial goals and product line strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, purchasing, logistics, and affiliate companies to manage product development and launch processes post-approval.
• Manage ERP (SAP) inputs and outputs for new product creation and the removal of discontinued products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to implement marketing strategies, enhance solutions, and increase market share.
• Process items for launch or deletion through the ERP system.
• Request and manage IP numbers.
• Review and update marketing materials for assigned product categories.
• Approve or block items for sale.
• Coordinate sample distributions.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and goal-oriented team player.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving abilities with a focus on creating timely solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Outlook) and SAP.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in product or marketing roles is desirable.
• Familiarity with SAP software is an advantage.

Physical Requirements:

• Office-based position located in Ramsey, NJ.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST (includes a one-hour unpaid lunch).

Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by: Tracy Galarza

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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