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About the Role

The Product Development Assistant supports the development and management of the PLANTS & PRESERVED assortment, working collaboratively with the Sr. Director of Product Development to manage the product life cycle from inspiration and ideation through commercialization, photography, and launch. The position owns day-to-day execution across line list management, product development, vendor and sample coordination, hard goods and packaging, gross margin, creative turnover, and Live Date List readiness. This position combines product development coordination and hands-on product management, requiring regular interaction with live plants, preserved products, hard goods, packaging and physical samples throughout the development and commercialization process. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Product Development and partners cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Procurement, Vendor Relations, Quality Assurance, Creative, Photography and Legal to bring customer-focused products to market on time and with accurate product information.

Responsibilities

Manage the line list for new seasonal and core development, ensuring assortment updates and documentation are accurate and current
Coordinate key product development milestones and timelines, identifying dependencies, risks, and follow-up needs
Manage component, samples, material, product specification, and packaging information throughout development
Support development of hard goods including planters, plush, preserved roses, wreaths, centerpieces, add-ons, and other innovative products
Partner with vendors to obtain samples, coordinate revisions, support box fit and complete ship sample approvals
Prepare and maintain gross margin calculations for core and seasonal products
Coordinate photography samples and creative/copy turnover with accurate product features and attributes
Ensure commercialized products are ready to launch according to the Live Date List, including dates, retails, names, and legal/trademark review
Maintain accurate product data and images across internal assortment systems and documents
Partner with Procurement and Vendor Relations on commercialization, packaging, QA and CSI-related issues and resolution
Manage sample/design room organization, labeling, inventory and readiness for meetings and development work
Manage and update the line list and related assortment documentation for seasonal and core development
Coordinate samples for product development meetings, test shipping, photography, box fit and vendor review; track approvals and returned samples
Maintain product, component and packaging specifications and supporting documentation
Gather market, competitor and trend data to support assortment and product development decisions
Review product data, images, pricing, names, and dates for accuracy prior to launch and cross-check website information
Attend cross-functional meetings, commercialization meetings and product development events and communicate actions and follow-up
Prepare and maintain gross margin calculations and supporting files
Assist with product presentations, assortment turnovers, and preparation of materials for internal reviews
Prepare creative briefs and care-card information for products requiring customer education or product-specific instructions
Prepare photography and creative turnover materials, including product features, attributes, colors, descriptions, functionality, and occasion
Work with the Sr. Director of Product Development to support product design, sample creation, and development revisions
Provide recommendations for process and system improvements based on daily interactions with internal systems and cross-functional partners

Requirements

Strong ownership, follow-through and accountability for product development deliverables and deadlines
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and detailed product information in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret product, cost, pricing, and gross margin information
Exceptional organization, accuracy, writing, proofreading, and data management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external vendors
Ability to absorb information quickly, work independently and confidently follow through with limited direction
Self-starter with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and a strong customer and product focus
Experience in décor, gift, floral, plants, home or related consumer product categories is a plus
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Above-average knowledge of MS Excel
Strong data entry, documentation, and proofreading skills
Ability to analyze numerical data, pricing and gross margin calculations and ensure accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications and/or PLM systems is preferred, but not required

Skills

MS Office applications
MS Excel
Data entry
Documentation
Proofreading
Numerical data analysis
Pricing analysis
Gross margin calculations
Written communication
Verbal communication
Organization
Project management
Adobe Creative Cloud applications
PLM systems

Experience Level

Minimum 2 years of experience in product development, merchandising, product management, or a related role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising, product development, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for the associate and eligible dependents
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) retirement savings program
Mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation time (accrued based on hours worked and tenure)
Paid company holidays
Employee discount across our family of brands
Potential eligibility for annual merit-based compensation increases, where applicable