Location: all cities,IL, USA
At Maui Jim, you can expect, a unique culture, a well-known brand, and the opportunity to grow with a company that has a great reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and high touch work environment that values the members of our 'Ohana. We work hard to develop our leaders who in turn develop their team members to reach their full potential, and we are committed to building a team that focuses on solid customer service.
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The major function of this position is:
Working closely with the Brand Manager HQ team and Commercial NAM team to develop and launch new collections
Essential functions:
* Prepare product briefs by gathering and summarizing data on market need, number of models, key features, and pricing, following guidelines provided by the Global Brand Manager and local sales team
* Support the direct supervisor and product team throughout the various phases of product development, after the briefing discussion, for the assigned brand (creative alignment, pre-selection, final collection editing, pricing, and ranking)
* Conduct market analysis to support the direct supervisor and product design team in researching and proposing new ideas on materials, technologies, and product functionalities.
* Prepare presentations and documents for the sales force, clients, and other teams that interface with Brand Management
* Prepare and present market analyses and other ad hoc analyses, providing reports to the direct supervisor.
* Support the direct supervisor in organizing, coordinating, and planning the brand's marketing activities
* Proactively and effectively collaborate in the preparation of annual communication plans for Maui Jim, working closely with the Communications and Trade Marketing teams
* Perform other work-related tasks as requested or required.
Desired Qualifications
As a guide, indicated below is the preferred education and experience for this position:
* Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or Communications
* Previous merchandising, selling or retail experience preferred
Desired Qualifications in lieu of education
* Associate's degree in business or related field (Education is a must for this position, but would take equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)
Listed below are the skills preferred for this position:
* Aloha spirit
* Team-player
* Detail-oriented
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Good negotiation and analytical skills
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
* Ability to take initiative and generate creative solutions in a fast-paced environment
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Special Physical Requirements
* Ability to key data into a computer for extended periods of time
* Ability to utilize a PC.
* Ability to communicate in a variety of business settings.
* Ability to travel as requested.
Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Special Language Requirement (If Applicable):