Trends International, LLC is North America’s largest publisher and distributor of licensed and non-licensed posters, calendars, craft activity kits, and social stationery. Established in 1987, Trends began its steady growth based on the recognized need for an integral partnership between licensor, retailer and licensee. Trends’ dedication to quality product, competitive pricing, and outstanding customer service has been central in positioning the company as the foremost leader within these product categories.
Product Coordinator – Journals, Bookmarks and Writing Instruments
Trends is looking for a detailed oriented, full-time Product Coordinator to help manage its journals, bookmarks, and writing instruments line. This is an entry-level position that reports directly to the Product Manager and also works with other departments such as design, editorial, licensing and sales.
Specific Responsibilities
- Help maintain journals, bookmarks, and writing instruments line plan
- Assist in the completion of product kickoffs for multiple product lines
- Assist in product development, including artwork selection, design layout and packaging
- Work directly with design and editorial departments in development of design direction and copy
- Work directly with licensors, such as Disney, Hasbro, and Marvel, during product development process to ensure designs/layout are approved and ready to print
- Work directly with vendors (printers and manufacturers) to ensure files and proofs are approved and on a timely press schedule
- Accurately document, track and archive information
- Help develop promotional material, including catalogs, sales sheets and PowerPoint presentations
- Manage website updates
- Assist in the preparation of sales materials and licensor samples
- Other duties as required by the evolving nature of a fast-growth company
Qualifications
- Four-year degree in Marketing or related field
- 1-3 years experience in marketing or related field
- Strong knowledge of pop culture and trends
- Strong ability to negotiate and verbally express ideas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Strong ability to understand timelines and meet deadlines
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills
- Creative approach
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite a plus
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
The Company offers a fun and professional environment and competitive base salary plus profit sharing and benefits include: medical (Traditional and Health Savings Account), dental, vision, life, disability, pre-tax Flex Spending Accounts, Traditional 401(k), Roth 401(k), and matching, and voluntary accident/critical illness.
Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
Job Status: Full Time
Status: Exempt
If you are interested in the position, please send your resume along with salary requirements to hr@trendsinternational.com.
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