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POSITION SUMMARY

The Product Specialist is vital to the success of the Product Development team and will be responsible for providing day-to-day organizational and administrative support and driving key product development tasks for the US and overseas offices. The Product Specialist keeps the PD team on task, on time, and on top of our game. We are a small group that manages a huge business, so we need an ultra-organized go-getter with a keen attention to detail and great written and verbal communication skills. The Product Specialist anticipates problems and comes up with creative solutions to keep projects on track. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Product Development, this position touches all parts of our business to ensure maximum efficiency and support to the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain all updates to ongoing product reference materials,

including the online product database, Sales Roadmaps and product slides, and forecasts, ensuring changes are communicated in a timely manner to all teams.

Assist at times as contributor in reviewing Circana market data,

sales data, and preparing concise reports based on this information.

Assist PD department in running ad hoc Circana market data reports.

Oversee the Plush License process by renewing registrations, filing

plush vendors with participating US states, and managing internal reporting.

Assist in compilation, review and editing of PowerPoint

presentations.

Manage various product database requests.

Help oversee project setup and milestone tracking in online Bynder

system for all Product Managers and Producers, from initial script creation through demo video shoots for Previews and similar tasks as needed.

Manage and organize the Product Development Lab.

Aid Product Development team in all technical delivery aspects of

project downloading files, burning DVDs, programs, and other devices.

Review online consumer feedback about products and summarize the

findings in a clear manner.

Provide reporting to PD team regarding post-launch consumer

feedback; concentrate on positives/negatives for Product Managers to provide to Hong Kong for product improvements.

Support Product Managers in overflow of product development tasks as

appropriate. e.g. Assist in reviewing product manuals using Adobe Acrobat.

Collaborate through communication and teamwork with co-workers,

management, clients and others in a courteous, and professional manner.

Exercise sound business judgment.

Work independently and collaboratively and manage time effectively

in order to meet changing deadlines and priorities.

Treat all employees, guests and customers and others affiliated with

our business with respect.

Conform and abide by all laws, regulations, policies, work

procedures, instructions and VTech\'s Rules of Engagement.

Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety

equipment.

Other duties as needed or required.

POSITION SKILLS

Exceptional organizational skills with emphasis on attention to

detail and efficiency.

Ability to clearly communicate with internal teams and overseas

colleagues (including non-native English speakers); strong written and verbal skills required.

Capacity to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the

company including top management and tailor communications accordingly.

Ability to handle multiple tasks independently and thrive in a

fast-paced environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Quick learner who is flexible, takes initiative and is adaptable in

an ever-changing environment.

Effective listening and relationship-building skills.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience with Microsoft Office 365 preferred.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

3 years of progressively responsible experience in the area of

Administrative Assistant or Project Management

Bachelor\'s degree or any combination of experience and education

that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to perform essential functions of this role.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no management/supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment, although hybrid work is allowed as appropriate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Core hours will be set between employee and manager and will be based on business needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

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