Sourcing & Product Development Associate

  • Full-time

Company Description

ImageSeller is a highly successful Denver, Colorado based creative and promotional merchandising agency that differentiates itself through world-class design, technology and account services.  Working closely with clients promoting their brands is what our business is all about - and what drives us.  We provide our clients with promotional merchandise, web solutions, creative services, account management, social media and market trending capabilities.

We pride ourselves in extreme customer service and foster a culture that promotes accountability, integrity and creativity.  Our employees have excellent technology skills, are smart, dynamic, and have a sense of urgency. 

Job Description

 

Sourcing and Product Development Associate

The Sourcing and Product Development Associate will:

Coordinate the development of new products and variations of established products (color, materials, etc.)

Plan and track the development schedule of all projects to ensure timely completion following the predetermined product development calendar

Evaluate all development samples against specifications for design accuracy, and functionality

Ensure factories are using correct source files for product and packaging artwork

Review all product, artwork, and material changes with manufacturing; negotiate resulting cost change

 

Key Competencies

Solution oriented, creative, innovative thinking and attention to detail are a must

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to take initiative, plan, and execute tasks independently

Take appropriate risks and make smart decisions

A dynamic personality who can manage many projects at once and thrive in a fun, fast paced environment

Relationship builder, demonstrating an ability to listen and respond to a wide variety of questions

Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and internal account teams throughout each work day

Ability to present new product presentations with knowledge and confidence to explain each item and it’s distinguishing factors

Ability to effectively listen and take direction from account teams, sourcing team members, and other office managers

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain industry knowledge by researching competitive brands and their executions

Perform market visits, keeping ahead of industry trends

Attend weekly internal status meetings and provide project updates

Complete product briefs and presentations as requested from our clients

Produce purchase orders and manage production

Schedule and attend supplier meetings to review new products and ideas

 

Additional Information

 

 

What’s in it for you?

Fun, creative downtown Denver environment

Company provided drinks and snacks

Company social gatherings, lunches, events

 

ImageSeller is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.