Assistant Product Manager

EK Success, a leading designer and marketer of consumer craft products, has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Assistant Product Manager position.  This position is located in Clifton, NJ.  Learn more about EK Success at www. Eksuccess.com

 

Responsibilities include:

·  New product development planning and implementation including, but not limited to:

·  Develop visual concept boards as necessary – using swipe art, samples, etc.

·  Find, analyze and verify information in corporate computer system.

·  Research competitive landscape, identifying key price points, features, benefits and differentiating factors.  

·  Manage and input data into development line list spreadsheets, including but not limited to item numbers, descriptions, components, freight estimates, duty rates, FOB prices, CBM, UPC codes, and net pricing.

·  Sourcing and product development responsibilities.  Product attributes and specs, bills of materials created and tested, etc.

·  Assist with managing and updating planograms and merchandising for freshness and space maximization.

·  Work with vendors overseas to request samples, reference materials, and pricing.  Provide supplies with clear directions and quality control documents to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

·  Create and analyze Ranking Reports and prepare Presentations

·  Swatching / Archiving of products and projects.  Library management of samples and swatches.  

·  Manage UPC requests and item master setup in computer system.

·  Assist with managing flow and approvals of product samples – check in and out, check quality, hand off to licensee, and manage approvals and changes.

·  Fact checking, proofing, on packaging.  Testing concepts by crafting and using product.

·  Prepare mock up samples and comps for sales meetings and approval reviews.  

 

 

Qualifications

·  Minimum 2-3 years experience developing consumer products.

·  Must be self motivated, highly organized and possess positive energy and an entrepreneurial spirit.

·  Must work well within a team

·  Adobe Illustrator knowledge a plus

·  Personal interest in creative products, arts, crafts, or planning celebrating a plus.

·  Must have a highly refined sense of style and great understanding of fashion, home décor and gift trends and must be able to convey this understanding to suppliers, creative staff (internal & external) and others.

·  Foreign and domestic travel required as needed.

·  Must be willing to commute and work occasionally in Manhattan

·  Extended hours when needed to hit deadlines and goals.


For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and current compensation/salary requirements to:  Maggie Celestin, Human Resources mcelestin@eksuccess.com

 

 

EK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce.  It is our policy to attract and retain the best qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or other qualifying veteran.