Consumer Products Manufacturer/ Importer based in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a top-notch Product Assistant to assist one of our Brand Managers/ Product Development Managers. You will play a crucial role in supporting the successful development, production and marketing of consumer goods. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills, communication skills and able to work in a fast-past entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of experience in a business environment, preferably within the consumer products industry.
• Experience with consumer products & consumer products manufacturing is a MUST!
• Experience working with value and discount retail accounts such as Five Below, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or similar retailers is highly preferred! . Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Power Point are a MUST !) and other relevant software applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and be able prioritize workload.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities
• Support Brand Manager as needed
• Communicate daily with overseas office and suppliers in China & Vietnam
• Perform administrative tasks such as organizing documents, managing product samples and more.
• Maintain comprehensive records of product specifications
• Create quotes , contact suppliers, and follow up as needed
• Maintain project quote files and Supplier contact directory
• Sample requests to suppliers and follow up to get samples delivered in time, as needed for new product development, product "color refreshes", and sales presentations
• Label and organize product samples (Supplier, item number, date, project etc.)
• Request competitive quotes for existing items from other suppliers, check for accuracy upon receipt
• Assist with contacting suppliers or pricing confirmation needed for upcoming meetings
• Maintain and organize pricing files.
• Assist with gathering competitive information "competitive shopping", either on-line or in-store, as needed for benchmarking specifications for new product development and sourcing; or for preparing competitive information for sales presentations
• Help completing quotes for all accounts
• Scanning, Electronic filing & Paper filing
• Other various light clerical and data entry duties Qualifications / Skills
• 3+ years' experience
• Attention to detail
• Experience working with value and discount retail accounts such as Five Below, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or similar retailers is highly preferred
• Able to work Independently
• Outstanding time management & organizational skills
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills: Formulas/ Sorting/ Searching/ V Look Ups, etc
• Proficient in Microsoft Power Point skills: slide design, sizing images, writing copy, adding information and more….

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply (90 days) Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous Detail-oriented
• would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Innovative
• prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) after 1 year Health insurance Retirement plan

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay

Education:

Associate (Required)

Work Location:

• In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 per year

Experience:

consumer products: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fairfield, NJ 07004 (Required)

Work Location:

In person