Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for a wide range of new product development processes from initial conceptualization through market research/design/manufacture to product launching. This position focuses on the hair accessory and tools category.

Job Description:

• Brainstorm ideas to develop new products.
• Review POS data, and sales analysis to have a good grasp of market needs.
• Market research to understand/read current trends.
• Design sketches for new products, and obtain similar samples to begin sourcing.
• Get quotations and samples from vendors. Check quality and cost. Compare if we have reasonable COG. 
• Create Smartsheet project, kickoff PPT, and quote comparison to officially submit newly launching items’ plan.
• Open CSR for package design. Brainstorm concepts and share them with the creative team.
• Constantly communicate with vendors to ensure the project gets going and production quality. Check the initial production schedule, ETA/ETD.
• Constantly communicate with other departments to inform any changes, issue PO, approve new items, and promote the items with good strategy.
• Search for new qualified vendors. If a new vendor is found, submit a new vendor request and perform a new vendor audit.
• Discuss and survey the product with consumers through vendors.
• Surveys could be done on many criteria, such as colors and functions of products.
• Complete system setup (SAP).

We offer a competitive benefits package!

(*Eligibility may vary.)

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

• Year-end Bonus Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority

• Paid Holidays

• Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room

• Summer Friday

• Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

• Relocation Support for New Hires*

• Work Anniversary Recognitions

• Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• License/Certification Reimbursements*

• Corporate Employee Discounts

• Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card

• Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program)*

• Vehicle Perks*

The anticipated compensation range is

22.75 - 44.50 USD Hourly

Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Kiss Nail Products, Inc., or Kiss Distribution Corporation or Ivy Enterprises, Inc., or AST Systems, LLC, or Red Beauty, Inc., Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.