Associate Product Manager

POSITION’S PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for assisting the marketing team in the development of products, merchandising solutions, pricing and promotional programs. This position will report to the Marketing Director.

This is an entry level position to a dynamic and high energy consumer products marketing team. The position is highly administrative and offers great variety in responsibilities and tasks.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Initiate and track paperwork process for new product development.

2.  Light lifting required - pack & un-pack samples as necessary.

3.  Perform detailed spreadsheet analysis utilizing Excel.

4.  Set plan-o-grams, showrooms and trade show booths.

5.  Participate in customer visits & presentations as needed.

6.  Some travel may be required, as the position must be actively involved with trade show participation and customer meetings.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  Bachelors’ degree in marketing or related field required.

2.  1-2 years of marketing experience, with tabletop or stationery product experience a plus.

3.  Personal computer knowledge and strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

4.  Retail experience, creativity, and fashion-sense a plus.

5.  Must be numbers-oriented, a motivated self-starter, a decision-maker, and have excellent communication & organization skills.

6.  Must have the ability to multi-task and interact with multiple departments within the company.

7.  High level of professional verbal & written communication skills, including phone etiquette, interpersonal skills, and flexibility.

 

 

Please submit resume/application to:

E-mail:  HumanResources.burnesgroup@burneshomeaccents.com  

 

Please note: only qualified applicants will be considered for an interview.

 

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