Product Development Assistant

Big Box Retailer Inc • Full-time • Rockville, MD, US • $50k - $55k / year • 18m ago

Job Overview

Big Box Retailer lnc. (BBR) a leading candle design company is seeking a bright, energetic, self-starter for a Product Development Assistant position. We are looking for a professional, detail oriented individual who can multi-task and has exceptional organizational and computer skills to support Product Development Manager and act as a liaison between Account Executives and clients when appropriate. Must be capable of multi-tasking for a variety of personalities in a lively fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Develop product presentations in a professional and effective method, including maintaining up-to date awareness of company activities and industry trends for accounts assigned.
Undertaking general administrative tasks for the product development team.
Take requests for. and follow up on, samples for key accounts, Monitor the production of account samples, implement data entry for Pl sheets, implementation of account orders and shipping information.
Work in partnership with Merchandising Executives and Design to ensure product development incorporates customer needs fulfilling assortment gaps, emerging trends and actual sales performance at retail.
Liaising with suppliers on new product development to ensure deadlines are met
Attend trade shows and related events
Undertaking administrative tasks as and when needed to support the wider production team. The Product Development Assistant will report to the Product Manager working under his/her direction through a specific training period. A weekly, written update from the Product Executive recapping the progress, activity and events from the previous week will be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

General knowledge of how CAD design works is preferred.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, the ability to interface with a wide variety of people, and a truly professional approach.
Demonstrates competitiveness, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
Able to clearly present product information in an enticing format.
Ability to build consumer understanding of our product and company image.
Strong understanding of full life cycle design process, from concept to commercialization
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
Art Background is preferred.
Mandarin Preferred.

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