Product Development Coordinator

Description

About the Company

Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately-owned, fast-paced, entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day.  We design, sell and distribute luxury home décor to interior designers as well as boutique/luxury retailers globally.   The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials); Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories); Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances). 

The Product Development Coordinator is a key supporting staff member of the Product Development team. Through strong attention to detail, critical thinking and working in a highly organized manner, this individual will work to help manage projects from start to finish.

What you can do for us:

· Input and update data into the ERP and/or Excel spreadsheets housing critical product information with accuracy and in a timely manner

· Maintain the product database on a regular basis

· Generate detailed and accurate product data reports for product development team reference

· Prepare, compile and file product information in an organized manner

· Review and identify product data discrepancies (including research and verification) for final resolution with manager

· Develop and maintain current knowledge of assigned product collections

· Assist with problem solving needs as associated with the product development process

· Provide excellent customer service to internal departments inquiring about product information

· Plan for and complete all product layouts and data sheets to support onsite marketing photoshoots

· Perform additional administrative support duties as assigned

What we can do for you:

· Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth

· Maintain work/life balance working for wholesale distribution business

· Training and career development opportunities

· 3 weeks paid time off and 6 paid holidays per year

· Relaxed and collaborative work environment

· Up to 6% 401k employer contributions

· Team building company sponsored events

· Employee discount and bi-annual sample sale

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s degree or some college studies with equivalent work experience

· Ability to prioritize and complete project assignments from start to finish

· High attention to detail with pride in producing quality work results

· Strong communication skills and able to take initiative

· Critical thinking to present new ideas and solutions for projects

· Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word and Excel)

· Ability to multi-task and complete work to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms. 

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

· Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.

· Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.

· Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.

Other Considerations: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation

Starting base pay:  $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.