Brodart

PRODUCT SPECIALIST - CATALOG

Brodart  •  Pennsylvania (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Job Location: ARCH - SUP - McElhattan, PA 17748
Position Type: 5 ADMIN SUPPORT WORKERSEducation
Level: 2 Year Degree or equivalent experience
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Full TimeUnder the general guidance of the Marketing Manager, the Product Specialist manages the lifecycle for products in assigned categories through associated vendor partnerships and implementation of merchandising and marketing techniques under the direction of Marketing Management. The Product Specialist will work towards company determined initiatives for market penetration through extensive data analysis and market research. Product lines managed require multiple high levels of detail orientation and organization. This position will determine the most effective merchandising technique for the category and coordinate the collection of necessary selling information to internal and external users. The Product Specialist will coordinate a wide variety and volume of projects at one time with varying levels of complexity and difficulty.
- Carry through company initiatives for the growth in each product category.
- Recommend promotional strategies to support assigned product categories.
- Estimates projected profit and margin.
- Substantiation for addition of catalog product.
- Keep abreast of competitive landscape and market trends.
- Implementation of promotional and pricing strategies.
- Research and serve as expert on assigned market segments and product areas.
- Monitor and maintain supporting product data and selling assets.
- Work with vendors to establish new relationships.
- Interface with Sales, and Operations to clearly understand and successfully support objectives/goals.
- Foster productive vendor relationships to find the best products for the catalog.
- Set pricing based on competition review.
- Responsible for Catalog production and coordination of related marketing materials and merchandising strategies, working collaboratively with other members of the marketing team.

Qualifications
- Associates degree in Business/Accounting with 1 year related experience in marketing development and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to analyze historic product line performance and forecast future growth.
- Ability to maintain a clear, deep understanding of the products and product lines managed.
- Operate within policy guidelines using independent judgement in achieving assigned objective.
- Ability to work independent of others.
- Team-oriented with ability to work in an integrated organization.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Ability to interact with people internally and externally at all levels.
- Team-oriented with ability to work in an integrated organization.
- Demonstrated time and project management skills.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Normal office environment, close and distant vision, using hands and fingers to handle and feel, talk and hear, sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 5-60 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
- Occasional travel as required to customers and company conventions that could include weekends.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brodart Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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About Brodart

Brodart knows libraries.

We understand the challenges that libraries face every day: budgets, staffing, and meeting patrons'​ evolving needs, to name a few. Our entire focus as a company is on identifying and helping to address those needs. From custom-made furniture, to shelf-ready books, and expertly curated supplies, Brodart helps libraries serve their patrons successfully.

Books & Library Services

From opening day to every day. With Brodart, libraries receive the titles that their patrons want, with the flexibility to adapt lists as required, options for lease or purchase, shelf-ready materials processed to exact specifications, and fully customized title-in-hand cataloging. Our opening day collection services feature professional guidance from proposal through delivery.

Custom Furniture

Brodart furniture features an equal mix of quality and style, enhancing patrons'​ library experience with innovative shelving systems, display products, collaboration furniture, and more. All furniture is made in the USA in our Northeastern Pennsylvania factory. For complex installations, our network of furniture dealers provides comprehensive project management and design support.

Supplies & Furnishings

We offer the latest supplies and furnishings for today's needs and tomorrow's initiatives. Our product portfolio addresses a range of unique applications, including self-processing, archival, security, learning commons, reading and study, early learning, and STEAM/Makerspace.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Williamsport, PA
Year Founded
1939
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