Product Development Coordinator
TEMPORARY•Norwalk
About this role
Position Snapshot
Gorilla Commerce is looking for a Coordinator to support the Product Development team’s growth initiatives including launching new products and optimizing the company’s existing portfolio. A lot of steps go into launching new products that fuel growth, and this role touches them all. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and projects at once. Flexibility, organization, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a constantly changing and highly ambiguous business environment are key.
Gorilla Commerce is looking for a Coordinator to support the Product Development team’s growth initiatives including launching new products and optimizing the company’s existing portfolio. A lot of steps go into launching new products that fuel growth, and this role touches them all. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and projects at once. Flexibility, organization, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a constantly changing and highly ambiguous business environment are key.
About Gorilla Commerce
What We Do: We’re a leading e-commerce company focused on creating high-quality, affordable products that make everyday life easier.
Scale & Footprint: Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Amazon U.S. seller with rapid growth and expanding into an omnichannel presence.
Industry Differentiator: Known for our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip, we combine creativity with data-driven insights to deliver obsession-worthy products.
Culture Highlights: Fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-focused environment where innovation and growth thrive.
Impressive Growth: We’re a rapidly growing e-commerce company with ambitious plans to expand our reach and evolve into a true omnichannel business.
- Research and analyze consumer, competitor, and industry trends and developments
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape
- Identify new product opportunities to drive growth and revenue
- Assist in tracking product development timelines, milestones, and deliverables across active projects
- Gain an intimate knowledge of Monday.com to kick off boards needed for new development
- Complete and maintain Project Summaries and PowerPoints to the high level of detail required
- Assist in preparing materials for internal product reviews and gate meetings
- Support communication with vendors and factories by organizing feedback, samples, and revisions
- Support cross-functional partners in building product listing assets and claims management
- Draft product instructions and use-and-care content
- Support the coordination and execution of new branding rollouts across the product portfolio
- Manage department samples, packages, and shipments
- Assist with shipping and logistics tasks, including packaging items and delivering shipments to FedEx and other carriers when required
- Maintain color and sample libraries
- Balance multiple projects at once; must be extremely organized (consistent file names, locations, etc.)
- Effectively communicate project workload, deadlines, and priorities to manager on a weekly basis
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the Product Development team as needed
- Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Development or Marketing or equivalent years of experience
- 1+ years in product development role
- Basic Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Must have a continuous improvement mindset, be a curious learner
- Open to constructive feedback and willing to ask questions
- Ability to maintain a high level of productivity while managing multiple projects and priorities
- Extremely detail-oriented and action-oriented
- Demonstrates ownership and self-accountability; come prepared to meetings to speak about your own projects and deliverables
- Balance of creative and analytical mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Comfortable with change and ambiguity
- Love to roll up sleeves and do all aspects of the work
- Knowledge of the new product development lifecycle
- Strong eye for product design, color and construction
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions
Temporary position with 4 days a week in office.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome teammates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you think you’re a great fit, we encourage you to apply.
What you'll do
- The Product Development Coordinator will support the Product Development team by researching consumer trends, conducting market analysis, and tracking product development timelines. They will also assist in preparing materials for product reviews and manage communication with vendors.
About Gorilla Commerce
We are Gorilla Commerce, a direct-to-consumer home, business, and pet product development platform. We operate at the intersection of creativity and analytics to create and provide obsession worthy, high-quality products at reasonable prices. Our vision is to continually innovate and improve our products based on customer needs and industry trends.
By utilizing a data-driven approach to select product categories, and a systematic process to evaluate underlying market characteristics, we are able to provide affordable, durable, and standout products that make everyday life easier for our consumers. We effectively manage thousands of SKUs across dozens of product categories through a portfolio of brands that include Gorilla Grip, Kangaroo, Sofa Shield, Mighty Monkey, and others.
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What does a Product Development Coordinator do at Gorilla Commerce?
As a Product Development Coordinator at Gorilla Commerce, you will: the Product Development Coordinator will support the Product Development team by researching consumer trends, conducting market analysis, and tracking product development timelines. They will also assist in preparing materials for product reviews and manage communication with vendors..
Is the Product Development Coordinator position at Gorilla Commerce remote?
The Product Development Coordinator position at Gorilla Commerce is based in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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