Product Associate Product Development/Management

Kiss Nail Products • Port Washington, NY

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About The Position

The Product Associate supports product development and product management activities within the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories. The role assists with new product development, market and competitive research, retailer communication, vendor coordination, and cross-functional project execution.

The position supports products from concept development through launch readiness, including coordinating development timelines, samples, approvals, documentation, and product information. It also supports line extensions, product updates, and portfolio maintenance; tracks milestones; and follows up with internal and external stakeholders.

The Product Associate conducts market and competitive research, gathers customer and retailer feedback, and prepares research summaries, competitive reviews, and product-planning materials. The role maintains product files, competitive databases, development trackers, and project documentation.

The role also supports communications with suppliers, manufacturers, and development partners; coordinates samples and technical information with R&D and other stakeholders; and coordinates projects across Product Management, Marketing, Creative, Sales, Packaging, and Supply Chain. Retailer support includes gathering requirements and product information, preparing presentations and submissions, supporting line reviews, and responding to requests under the guidance of the assigned product owner.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Self-motivation.
• Korean language.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new products in the Lash, Brow, and Lash/Brow Care categories.
• Coordinate development timelines, samples, approvals, project documentation, and product information.
• Support product line extensions, product updates, and portfolio maintenance.
• Track project milestones and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to support timely execution.
• Assist Product Management with assigned projects from concept development through launch readiness.
• Conduct market research on consumer trends, competitive products, retailer activity, and industry developments.
• Compile and analyze competitive product information, pricing, packaging, claims, and promotional activity.
• Gather customer, retailer, and market feedback to identify product improvement opportunities.
• Prepare research summaries, competitive reviews, and product-planning materials.
• Maintain product files, competitive databases, development trackers, and project documentation.
• Support communications with suppliers, manufacturers, and development partners about samples, specifications, quotations, and product inquiries.
• Collect technical documentation and development information from internal and external partners.
• Coordinate product samples and support technical development activities with R&D and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate project activities across Product Management, Marketing, Creative, Sales, Packaging, and Supply Chain.
• Support project meetings, maintain trackers, document decisions, and follow up on action items.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and product information for internal stakeholders.
• Support retailer communication and follow-up in coordination with Product Management and Sales.
• Gather retailer requirements, product-information requests, assortment updates, and competitive insights.
• Prepare retailer presentation materials, product information sheets, submissions, and ad hoc business reports.
• Support line reviews and respond to retailer-related requests under the guidance of the assigned product owner.

Benefits

• Premium medical insurance coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) based on seniority.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual bonus plan.
• Onsite employee fitness center with indoor racquetball court and yoga room.
• Summer Fridays.
• Complimentary gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Relocation support for new hires.
• Work anniversary recognitions.
• Congratulatory and condolence gifts.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• License/certification reimbursements.
• Corporate employee discounts.
• Visa sponsorships, including new H-1B, H-1B transfer, O-1, and Green Card; company-paid.
• Commuter support, including shuttle bus program and EZPass support.
• Vehicle perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level