Associate, Product Development/Management

Job Description Summary Supports product development from research and design to vendor management and production, ensuring timely launches and quality in the hair accessories and tools category. Job Description Brainstorm ideas to develop new products. Review POS data, and sales analysis to have a good grasp of market needs. Market research to understand/read current trends. Design sketches for new products, and obtain similar samples to begin sourcing. Get quotations and samples from vendors. Check quality and cost. Compare if we have reasonable COG. Create Smartsheet project, kickoff PPT, and quote comparison to officially submit newly launching items’ plan. Open CSR for package design. Brainstorm concepts and share them with the creative team. Constantly communicate with vendors to ensure the project gets going and production quality. Check the initial production schedule, ETA/ETD. Constantly communicate with other departments to inform any changes, issue PO, approve new items, and promote the items with good strategy. Search for new qualified vendors. If a new vendor is found, submit a new vendor request and perform a new vendor audit. Discuss and survey the product with consumers through vendors. Surveys could be done on many criteria, such as colors and functions of products. Complete system setup (SAP). Benefits Premium Medical Insurance Coverage 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority Paid Holidays Additional Workplace Offerings (subject To Change Or Eligibility.) Annual Bonus Plan Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room Summer Fridays Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Relocation Support for New Hires Work Anniversary Recognitions Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts Employee Referral Bonus Program License/Certification Reimbursements Corporate Employee Discounts Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support) Vehicle Perks Qualification(s) Bachelor of Science (B.S): Marketing Education(s) Bachelor of Science (B.S): Marketing Work Experience Experience Range I: 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field Skill(s) Marketing Language(s) Korean Certification(s) Not Applicable The anticipated compensation range is 19.25 - 36.55 USD Hourly Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiss Products, Inc.