About the Role
This position supports new product development processes for small appliances, including beauty tools, grooming devices, and pet appliances, from ideation through market launch.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the product lifecycle, including market research and data analysis.
- Coordinate with vendors for materials and samples.
- Participate in team meetings and present research findings.
- Brainstorm ideas for new product development.
- Review POS data and sales analysis to understand market needs.
- Conduct market research to identify current trends.
- Create design sketches for new products and source similar samples.
- Obtain quotations and samples from vendors, evaluating quality and cost.
- Develop launch plans for newly introduced items.
- Share brainstormed concepts with the design team.
- Communicate with vendors to ensure project progress and production quality, monitoring schedules and ETAs.
- Liaise with other departments regarding changes, issuing purchase orders, approving new items, and developing promotion strategies.
- Identify and vet new qualified vendors, submitting requests and conducting audits.
- Discuss and survey products with consumers through vendors.
- Conduct surveys on product criteria such as colors and functions.
- Complete system setup in SAP.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of market research methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Microsoft Tools
Experience Level
- 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science (B.S)
Salary/Compensations
- 19.25 - 36.55 USD Hourly
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
About the Company
- Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”)
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
