Product Development Coordinator

Gorilla Commerce•Norwalk, CT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Gorilla Commerce is looking for a Coordinator to support the Product Development team’s growth initiatives including launching new products and optimizing the company’s existing portfolio. A lot of steps go into launching new products that fuel growth, and this role touches them all. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and projects at once. Flexibility, organization, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a constantly changing and highly ambiguous business environment are key. About Gorilla Commerce What We Do: We’re a leading e-commerce company focused on creating high-quality, affordable products that make everyday life easier. Scale & Footprint: Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Amazon U.S. seller with rapid growth and expanding into an omnichannel presence. Industry Differentiator: Known for our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip, we combine creativity with data-driven insights to deliver obsession-worthy products. Culture Highlights: Fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-focused environment where innovation and growth thrive. Impressive Growth: We’re a rapidly growing e-commerce company with ambitious plans to expand our reach and evolve into a true omnichannel business.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Development or Marketing or equivalent years of experience
1+ years in product development role
Basic Excel and PowerPoint skills
Must have a continuous improvement mindset, be a curious learner
Open to constructive feedback and willing to ask questions
Ability to maintain a high level of productivity while managing multiple projects and priorities
Extremely detail-oriented and action-oriented
Demonstrates ownership and self-accountability; come prepared to meetings to speak about your own projects and deliverables
Balance of creative and analytical mindset
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Comfortable with change and ambiguity
Love to roll up sleeves and do all aspects of the work
Knowledge of the new product development lifecycle
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions

Nice To Haves

Strong eye for product design, color and construction

Responsibilities

Research and analyze consumer, competitor, and industry trends and developments
Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape
Identify new product opportunities to drive growth and revenue
Assist in tracking product development timelines, milestones, and deliverables across active projects
Gain an intimate knowledge of Monday.com to kick off boards needed for new development
Complete and maintain Project Summaries and PowerPoints to the high level of detail required
Assist in preparing materials for internal product reviews and gate meetings
Support communication with vendors and factories by organizing feedback, samples, and revisions
Support cross-functional partners in building product listing assets and claims management
Draft product instructions and use-and-care content
Support the coordination and execution of new branding rollouts across the product portfolio
Manage department samples, packages, and shipments
Assist with shipping and logistics tasks, including packaging items and delivering shipments to FedEx and other carriers when required
Maintain color and sample libraries
Balance multiple projects at once; must be extremely organized (consistent file names, locations, etc.)
Effectively communicate project workload, deadlines, and priorities to manager on a weekly basis
Provide general administrative and operational support to the Product Development team as needed