Product Specialist

W.C. Bradley Co. • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The Product Specialist in Outdoor Cooking role includes product analysis, market research, supplier coordination, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, performance, and customer satisfaction standards. The specialist serves as a key point for item governance, project tracking, and data analysis.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Industrial Design or equivalent field experience preferred
• 1 to 3 years of Experience in product management, merchandising, or a similar role within the hard goods category.
• Familiarity with product development cycles and manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of hard goods materials, trends, and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail Oriented
• Customer-focused mindset
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and performance standards.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle product samples for evaluation and analysis.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites, trade shows, or customer locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of product development strategies for hard goods.
• Ensure new products align with market trends, customer demands, and company objectives.
• Assure project timelines are upheld
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to identify opportunities for product development.
• Collect and analyze customer feedback to identify strengths and improvement areas for existing products.
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure all products meet compliance, safety, and performance standards.
• Assist in resolving quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide product training and technical support to the sales team.
• Develop product documentation, including user manuals, specifications, and marketing collateral.
• Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote products.
• Work with supply chain and operations teams to ensure smooth production and distribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree