Product Development Specialist - Promotional Goods

Nassau Candy; Hicksville (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Candy in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Product Development Associate to support development, sourcing, and execution of promotional products across hardgoods, edible items, and apparel.

You will partner with sales, design, sourcing, production, compliance and vendors to bring branded merchandise from concept to delivery while balancing quality, cost, timelines, and customer expectations.

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, product databases, bill of materials
• Strong Mathematical skills
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and follow through on solutions.
• Knowledge of decoration methods, packaging, product safety, compliance, or import processes is a plus.

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.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

Project management

Communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Bill of Materials

Attention to detail

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Nassau Candy in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Product Development Associate to support development, sourcing, and execution of promotional products across hardgoods, edible items, and apparel.

You will partner with sales, design, sourcing, production, compliance and vendors to bring branded merchandise from concept to delivery while balancing quality, cost, timelines, and customer expectations.