Global Distribution Company Seeks Product Specialist
Company Profile: SpaceBound, Inc. (SpaceBound.com) - Founded in 1987 - Celebrating 27 years with no layoffs. SpaceBound offers a cohesive environment that embraces cutting-edge technologies. Our continued growth is a direct result of a performance- driven atmosphere that rewards initiative, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. Average employee tenure: 8+ years.
Location: 35 minutes from Cleveland, OH
Experience:
• 3+ years product management or related experience
• Quantitative and business analysis skills
• Knowledge of marketing and business management principles and practices
• Proficient in Excel and Access
• Must type a minimum of 45 wpm
• 10-Key by touch preferred
• Above average Internet skills including research, cost and product comparison, etc.
Job Description/Responsibilities: This position requires the ability to handle diversity on a daily basis from ensuring that products listed on our various partner web sites include all required information. Research and determine product pricing for all marketplaces. Must be able to successfully communicate with all departments, especially its marketing counterparts, and work alongside Marketing defining product release requirements and go-to-market strategies.
• Develops product positioning and pricing strategies
• Determines product pricing
• Verifies the accuracy of the product listings
• Assist with analyzing promotions and sales
• Positioning and determining suitability of products placed in third party distribution
• Monitoring of third party distribution inventory levels
• Troubleshoots all product issues
• Create test plans for QA
• Coordinates products throughout their lifecycle, from strategic definition to end-of-life planning
• Monitors all aspects of a product lifecycle, including long- and short-term development
• Utilize standard concepts, practices, and procedures
• Provide input to marketing collateral development
• Supply sales with latest research and product information
• Drive ongoing improvement in sales and profitability
• Research and analyze market conditions and key competitors
• Report on consumer trends, market requirements and opportunities
• The above responsibilities only highlight the primary functions