About this role
General Summary
The Product Coordinator is responsible for gathering, cataloging and creating all materials required to make product offerings to customers and secure the samples required for the division. This position supports the Wholesale business.
The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our LIC office and requires working on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Order and catalog development samples at the direction of VP of Product Development
- Showroom set-up in advance of shoe shows and customer appointments
- Secure and catalog price quotes from vendors on all international development styles
- Liaise with domestic product teams to determine availability and details of previously purchased product
- Creation, maintenance and distribution of line sheets and PO forms in advance of shoe shows
- Creation, maintenance and distribution of weekly buy catalogues and PO forms
- Alerting the sales and customer service teams when changes occur to style details or specifications, which may affect their orders
- Liaise with product development teams to ensure product spec sheets are properly executed based on customer requests
- Coordination of product photography, naming and storage
- Coordination and tracking of sales sample requests for customers
- Communication, verbal and written internal as well as external
- May be required to attend domestic or international based shoe shows
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Specific Job Skills:
Essential Duties include:
- Independently examines complex information and/or situation, evaluates potential impact, options and makes recommendations.
- Interpersonal interactions such as negotiating, selling, making group presentations
- Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face to face and in group settings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the arts or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years in fashion or related industry.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD systems, M3 Order system and AS400.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Organized, able to set priorities and a self-starter.
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $26.45/hr - $28.85/hr. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
Other facts
About Steve Madden
Steven Madden, Ltd. is globally recognized as a leading company in the fashion industry. What began as a modest $1100 investment in 1990 has developed into one of the most iconic brands in footwear. From a factory in Queens, NY, Steve Madden has revolutionized the shoe industry, merging years of experience with unique and creative designs. Inspired by rock and roll and his NY roots, Steve’s vision to provide on-trend women and men with an outlet to express their individuality is innovative, daring, and inspiring. Steve’s innate understanding of trends and unparalleled willpower have resulted in millions of customers worldwide and propelled his designs to the forefront of fashion.
In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Kurt Geiger London®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Carvela®, Blondo® and ATM®, Steve Madden licenses footwear, handbags and other accessory categories for the Anne Klein® brand. In addition, Steve Madden designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores. Steve Madden also directly operates brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce websites. In addition, Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products in the apparel, accessory, and home categories.
With an emphasis on retail, wholesale, licensing and international business, there's a constant need for new ideas and versatility. Our environment is extremely fast paced and requires associates to maintain a balance of energy and professionalism. Steve Madden is about fashion-forward product and great people. Our employees are energized, intelligent and passionate about our business and committed to providing excellent customer service.
What you'll do
- The Product Coordinator is responsible for gathering, cataloging, and creating all materials needed for product offerings and securing necessary division samples, primarily supporting the Wholesale business. Key duties involve managing development samples, setting up showrooms for events, securing vendor price quotes, and maintaining distribution of line sheets and buy catalogues.
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