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Executive / Merchandising Assistant

VCNY Home • North Bergen, NJ 07047 • Posted 2 days ago via LinkedIn

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VCNY Home is seeking a Product Development Assistant to support the owner in the product development process, ensuring customer satisfaction. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate with product development or marketing internship experience, offering a learning opportunity in a business casual work environment with benefits such as health insurance, flexible spending, and a 401K plan.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development of new products across multiple lines of business.
  • Coordinate new product development with the owner including market & product research, competitive analysis and assist in timeline development.
  • Directly assist the owner with factory selection.
  • Assist with product costing breakdown and bill of materials development, including raw materials, components, labor, and other costs to determine pricing.
  • Work with Marketing on communication materials supporting new product launches.
  • Assist in communication with the India and China offices.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or internship experience in related field preferred
  • Possesses an organized, detail-focused approach.
  • Ability to problem solve effectively and creatively.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Communicates effectively – both verbally and written
  • Able to multitask with shifting priorities and to interact with diverse personalities.
  • Able to be initiative-taking and work under pressure.

Full Job Description

We are:

VCNY Home is a forward-thinking home textiles supplier offering modern designs for every lifestyle and budget; we specialize in bedding, bath, window treatments, area rugs, home décor, and table linens.


We offer:

  • A business casual work environment, FREE on-site gym, complimentary shuttle service from Secaucus train station, and work from home every Friday.
  • Health, Vision & Dental Benefits, Flex spending, Transit, and 401K plan.


This position is responsible for supporting the owner in the product development process to ensure customer satisfaction. This is a great learning opportunity for a recent college graduate with product development, marketing internship experience.


Essential Functions:

  • Assist with the development of new products across multiple lines of business.
  • Coordinate new product development with the owner including market & product research, competitive analysis and assist in timeline development.
  • Directly assist the owner with factory selection.
  • Assist with product costing breakdown and bill of materials development, including raw materials, components, labor, and other costs to determine pricing.
  • Work with Marketing on communication materials supporting new product launches.
  • Assist in communication with the India and China offices.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or internship experience in related field preferred
  • Possesses an organized, detail-focused approach.
  • Ability to problem solve effectively and creatively.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Communicates effectively – both verbally and written
  • Able to multitask with shifting priorities and to interact with diverse personalities.
  • Able to be initiative-taking and work under pressure.


Salary DOE

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply for this position regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.