What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Coordinator position at ADP Workforce Now?
Company Overview:
Ross-Simons is a leading direct-to-consumer retailer of fine jewelry with a nearly 75 year history. The company operates a multi-channel business model spanning eCommerce, catalog marketing, marketplace partnerships, and direct-response advertising, with a strong reputation for quality, value, honest pricing, and world-class customer service.
Role Overview:
Based in our Cranston, RI headquarters, the Product Development Coordinator provides administrative support to the Sourcing and Product Development Team. Through this role, the Product Development Coordinator will learn the sourcing and product development side of the business, develop strong cross-functional partnerships, and gain skills crucial to progression within the merchandising field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creates SKUs across multiple established systems.
- Transfers merchandise internally between our photo studio, repair team, retail store, and/or vault.
- Prepares samples for gemology and photography departments.
- Prepares vendor merchandise returns.
- Works with vendors on onboarding, images, and SKU maintenance.
- Evaluates existing sourcing and product development processes and recommends and creates new, technology-driven processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Supports inventory preparations tasks.
- Actively engages in internal and external problem solving and communications.
- Stays organized while pivoting as priorities shift.
- Maintains market awareness and in-depth knowledge of the product categories.
- Works cross functionally with gemology, photography, marketing, and distribution teams to support administrative tasks.
- Understands the merchandising process and product lifecycle.
- Tracks incoming samples to ensure expected delivery dates are met and Product Development calendar is updated.
- Ensures items are launch ready, including keyword accuracy.
- Actively engages in additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Fashion Merchandising preferred, or equivalent years of experience required.
- Previous merchandise experience or merchandise internship strongly preferred or a minimum of 1 year of retail experience preferred.
- Quick study and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills required.
- Strong skills in written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiating, and influencing.
- Systems and Computer savvy, proficient in MS office, Outlook, Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot tables).
Why Join Ross-Simons?
- Engaged, Supportive Culture: Inclusive workplace with employee-led events, wellness initiatives, and a strong focus on community involvement.
- Career Growth: Clear advancement opportunities with a proven track record of internal promotions.
- Competitive Pay & Perks: Strong compensation packages, employee discounts, and summer hours flexibility.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and optional perks like pet and auto insurance.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.
Luxury Brand Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D.