Wilton Brands Inc., a leading designer and marketer of cake decorating, housewares, paper and specialty crafts has a new opportunity for EK Success Brands for a Assistant Product Manager located at our Clifton, New Jersey location.  For more information on Wilton please visit our websites at www.wilton.com, www.eksuccess.com or www.spottedcanary.com.

Responsibilities:

·         New product development planning and implementation including, but not limited to:

·         Develop visual concept boards as necessary – using swipe art, samples, etc.

·         Find, analyze and verify information in corporate computer system

·         Research competitive landscape, identifying key price points, features, benefits and differentiating factors 

·         Manage and input data into development line list spreadsheets, including but not limited to item numbers, descriptions, components, freight estimates, duty rates, FOB prices, CBM, UPC codes, and net pricing

·         Sourcing and product development responsibilities.  Product attributes and specs, bills of materials created and tested, etc.

·         Assist with managing and updating planograms and merchandising for freshness and space maximization

·         Work with vendors overseas to request samples, reference materials, and pricing  Provide supplies with clear directions and quality control documents to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

·         Create and analyze Ranking Reports and prepare Presentations

·         Swatching / Archiving of products and projects.  Library management of samples and swatches  

·         Manage UPC requests and item master setup in computer system.

·         Assist with managing flow and approvals of product samples – check in and out, check quality, hand off to licensee, and manage approvals and changes

·         Fact checking, proofing, on packaging.  Testing concepts by crafting and using product

·         Prepare mock up samples and comps for sales meetings and approval reviews

Qualifications:

·            Minimum 2-3 years experience developing consumer products

·            Must be self motivated, highly organized and possess positive energy and an entrepreneurial spirit

·            Adobe Illustrator knowledge a plus

·            Personal interest in creative products, arts, crafts, or planning celebrating a plus

·            Must  have a  highly refined sense of style and great understanding of fashion, home decor and gift trends and must be able to convey this understanding to suppliers, creative staff (internal & external) and others

·            Foreign and domestic travel required as needed

·            Must be willing to commute and work occasionally in Manhattan

·            Extended hours when needed to hit deadlines and goals

Our benefits package includes life/health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance and employee discounts on our products.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume, portfolio and salary requirements to: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=322258 .

Wilton is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V