Product Specialist

IRIS USA, Inc.; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS USA, Inc. seeks a Product Marketing professional to identify and source potential products, use data to shape marketing strategies, and select optimal selling platforms while coordinating with the sales team.

You will drive ideation from concept to production, establish market strategies to boost growth, manage launches, and analyze data and trends with cross-functional teams to achieve company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business-related field or equivalent years’ directly related experience.
• One year experience in product sales or marketing.
• Knowledge of marketing principles, project management, and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product ideation, innovation, and development from conception through production.
• Establish overall product market strategies to increase growth and profitability across product lines to support product line reviews.
• Manage assigned projects to ensure timeliness of product launches and customer specific executions.
• Perform cost-to-sales adjustments, and POS and financial analyses.
• Analyze internal and external data related to sales, market trends, and product information in support of sales teams.
• Assist creative team to develop materials for web sites, social media, and other artworks.
• Manage prototype samples and ensure type and quality meet all standards during product development process.
• Identify issues and offer appropriate solutions at the development stage to ensure a high-level of execution.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of people internally and externally to accomplish Company’s goals and objectives.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

At IRIS USA Inc., we have always aimed to enhance how people organize their lives, making us a leader in the organization industry. Our breakthrough came in 1994 when we introduced clear plastic storage solutions, by growing domestic home storage manufacturing through robotic automation into Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Since then, we have expanded our range to include small appliances, pet products, home goods, and RTA furniture, catering to a wide array of customer needs. Celebrating sixty years as a global brand, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Our success stems not just from our products, but from our commitment to building lasting relationships with our customers, offering solutions that simplify and organize life in homes, offices, and beyond.

SUMMARY:

Identifies and sources potential products to support sales objectives and customer desires. Utilizes data analysis to build product marketing strategies. Identifies the ideal selling platform for potential products and maintains regular communication with sales team.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assist with product ideation, innovation, and development from conception through production
• Establish overall product market strategies to increase growth and profitability across product lines to support product line reviews
• Manage assigned projects to ensure timeliness of product launches and customer specific executions
• Perform cost-to-sales adjustments, and POS and financial analyses
• Analyze internal and external data related to sales, market trends, and product information in support of sales teams
• Assist creative team to develop materials for web sites, social media, and other artworks
• Manage prototype samples and ensure type and quality meet all standards during product development process
• Identify issues and offer appropriate solutions at the development stage to ensure a high-level of execution
• Communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of people internally and externally to accomplish Company’s goals and objectives
• Perform similar level or nature of duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business-related field or equivalent years’ directly related experience; and,
• One (1) year experience in product sales or marketing

Knowledge of:

• Marketing principles
• Project management principles
• Product development processes
• Packaging components
• Product codes (UPC, ITF, and internal item number)

Skill in:

• Use of computer hardware: keyboard, mouse, monitor, hardrive
• Use of computer software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Ability to:

• Communicate professionally both orally and in writing with the IRIS Global team
• Prepare and present presentations
• Apply profitability metrics
• Present data and information in a variety of methods
• Continuously challenge oneself and others to improve better operating practices
• Act with urgency to make the most of sales opportunities for the company
• Exceed goals and objectives of day-to-day business
• Prepare reports using a variety of methods from multiple sources of data
• Review data and ensure accuracy and timeliness and relevancy
• Multi-task under strict deadlines while having multiple priorities at one time
• Exhibit positive attitude and openness to learning
• Effectively communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment
• Demonstrate high-level of organization and planning
• Exercise independent motivation

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light work: Activities will involve frequent sitting, using a computer, analyzing large amounts of data, communicating verbally and in writing. Exerting 20-50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy, and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, and hand and eye movement.Move and operate presentation equipment. Travel to and from meetings and various locations inside and outside the building.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is frequently within an office setting with low to moderate noise, LED lighting, and temperature control while working alongside large groups of employees in cubicle spaces. Incumbents will attend various business meetings and events inside and outside of the buildings and may be required to travel overnight or out-of-town for work. Occasional exposure to the manufacturing and distribution plant consisting of moving mechanical parts or heavy machinery, vibrations, fumes, unpleasant odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and moderate to loud noise while in the plant or traveling for work. Work during evenings and weekends as needed.