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Product Launch Coordinator
$86k-114k (estimate)
Full Time | Wholesale
6 Days Ago
Holly Hunt is Hiring a Product Launch Coordinator Near Chicago, IL
Why join us?For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service to the residential and commercial design trade. During that time, we’ve stayed true to our passions, values, and deep beliefs—that well-designed spaces enrich one’s life experience, that quality of materials and craftsmanship can never be compromised, and that supporting our clients with the tools and resources to create beautiful environments is the ultimate reward.
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Position Profile
The Product Launch Coordinator is responsible for the pre-planning and launch of new items to the Great Plains Textiles, Great Outdoors Textiles, Great Plains Trim, HOLLY HUNT Leather, Beyond Borders, HOLLY HUNT Wallcovering and additional partner product lines. This role falls within the Business Unit’s department and works in close collaboration with Merchandising, Design, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Warehouse teams to complete the behind-the-scenes tasks, approvals, and problem solving required to achieve launch dates and meet departmental business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Position Profile
The Product Launch Coordinator is responsible for the pre-planning and launch of new items to the Great Plains Textiles, Great Outdoors Textiles, Great Plains Trim, HOLLY HUNT Leather, Beyond Borders, HOLLY HUNT Wallcovering and additional partner product lines. This role falls within the Business Unit’s department and works in close collaboration with Merchandising, Design, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Warehouse teams to complete the behind-the-scenes tasks, approvals, and problem solving required to achieve launch dates and meet departmental business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create, edit and maintain new launch documents including but not limited to sampling/showroom formats, memo card documents, showroom and outside sales documents.
- Support new launches by assisting in creation of launch binders, creating and maintaining creative briefs, and attending design reviews.
- Act as the main liaison between Design, Supply Chain and suppliers including but not limited to sending new item purchase orders, regular weekly updates, CFA approvals/rejections, and quality control .
- Manage and maintain new item setup for each product line throughout the launch process.
- Send testing materials and orders to testing facility and track results .
- Lead bi-weekly sampling meetings with Design, Merchandising and Sampling.
- Act as the main liaison with Wallcovering bindery for all sampling assets related to launches.
- Organize initial review of all Cuttings for Approval with final approval by Design .
- Schedule and inspect initial production of new items and escalate quality concerns to Design.
- Assist with creation of new launch training power point with National Sales Director and Sales Training Manager.
- Create and present post-launch recaps for Merchandising, Design and Marketing.
- Track weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly launch sales.
- Act as the main liaison with partner product lines (i.e. Carlisle & Co, VERDI) as it pertains to new launches.
- Independently execute and manage specific operational responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- 5 years experience required, experience in textiles product development or merchandising preferred.
- Strong technical skills: Microsoft 365, Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Wholesale
SALARY
$86k-114k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/20/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/17/2024
WEBSITE
hollyhunt.com
HEADQUARTERS
CHICAGO, IL
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1983
TYPE
Private
CEO
HOLLY HUNT
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Wholesale
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