Account Project Manager, Off-Price Retail
About The Position
Gibson Homewares is the nation's leading producer of dinnerware, cookware, cutlery, tools, and gadgets - all the essentials needed for prep, cooking, dining, and entertaining. For over 40 years and spanning four generations as a respected and trusted family-owned company, Gibson Homewares has developed a portfolio of brands across multiple categories. Based in Los Angeles, Gibson is known for delivering product lines with style and value for the global retail marketplace. Exporting to Latin America and Mexico. Gibson's legacy brands include Laurie Gates, Gibson Elite, Gibson Home, Ultra by Gibson, and Soho Lounge. In addition, Gibson is a driving force behind global brands such as Martha Stewart, Calphalon, Sur La Table, Babish, Kenmore, Crockpot, Oster, Mr. Coffee, and Peanuts. At Gibson, PEOPLE ARE THE #1 PRIORITY and the company is always looking for new talent to join our growing team. For more information, visit us at http://www.gibsonhomewares.com
Requirements
- On site position; must be able to commute to Los Angeles daily, Monday through Friday
- 4+ years of experience in project management, account management, or product coordination, ideally in consumer products or retail
- Proven ability to manage many projects and deadlines at once without letting anything slip
- Comfortable following up persistently with internal teams and holding people accountable without direct authority
- Confident, polished communicator in both written updates and live buyer interactions
- Strong organizational skills; experience with project tracking tools or advanced Excel
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Off price retail experience (TJX, Ross, Burlington) is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Attend buyer meetings and document every product request, sample need, and follow up item
- Build and maintain a project tracker for all open account initiatives, with owners, deadlines, and status
- Follow up consistently with Product Development, Marketing, and Creative to keep pending projects moving and escalate when timelines are at risk
- Manage new product development timelines and deliverables from concept through sample approval and final delivery
- Prepare buyer facing materials, including line reviews, product presentations, and status recaps
- Serve as a day to day point of contact for buyers, providing timely, accurate, and professional communication
- Prepare and manage sales quotations in Oracle and monitor order progress through Order Management and Purchasing
- Identify recurring bottlenecks and recommend process improvements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
