Product Development Assistant

Gourmet Home Products is a cutting-edge design house and a leading manufacturer of Houseware products, distinguished in the home industry as a company of quality, flexibility, and creativity since 2010. We specialize in Private Label business and carry a full line of our own stock merchandise. We work with many retailers nationwide serving all channels of distribution including Mid-Tier Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Discounters and Mass Merchants. No customer is too big or too small for Gourmet Home. Our private label programs consist of many of the top retailers in the Home industry. Our vertical operations are broad, offering a wide range of selections in almost every category. Gourmet Home designs, manufactures and delivers home products from basic core items to the latest trends.Responsibilities:Basic knowledge of production process with overseas factories.Work collaboratively with the Product Manager to deliver product assortments and strategies for customers and the company.Daily follow ups with our overseas offices/suppliers to organize, track and maintain the accurate status of each product through the phases of developmentSample follow up - Manage samples including request samples from vendors, maintain sample tracking chart and coordinate sample pass off to Manager.Cost comparison sheet/land quotes - Assist in creating/updating costing sheets for projects as directed from manager.Update master sheet/save catalog/quotes - Maintain and updating Production Manager charts/sheets in excel and foldersWork collaboratively with design team to assure suppliers send packaging dielinesPreparation of any presentations for meetings in conjunction with Product Manager including ordering supplies, making presentations, packing boxes and merchandising showroomAssist in market research with competitive shops & analysis.Assist in maintaining showroom/Top rooms/samples etc.Complete business recaps with direction from the Head of Production.Understand the product line to make position easily understandable. Requirements:Strong analytical ability and retail math acumenExcellent written and verbal communicationStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and maintain attention to detailBenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD)Critical illness InsuranceAccidental Insurance401KPaid time off (vacation, sick leave and Holidays)Employee Assistance ProgramThe salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 annually, contingent upon experience and expertise.