Product Development Associate

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop product ideas across hardgoods, edible items, apparel, packaging, and related branded programs for our catalog and custom requests in a fast paced environment.
• Coordinate with domestic and overseas suppliers to obtain quotes, samples, specifications, lead times, compliance documentation, and production updates.
• Maintain accurate product information, costing, vendor details, sample status, project notes, and development timelines.
• Communicate project status, risks, changes, and next steps clearly to internal teams and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in product development, sourcing, production preferably within promotional products, branded merchandise, consumer goods, apparel, food gifting, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of product specifications, supplier communication, quoting, sampling and production timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, product categories, and stakeholder expectations simultaneously.