Imports Assistant Product Manager / Full-time, on-site / Bogart (Athens), GA
About burton + BURTON:
We’re the world’s largest balloon, gift, and home décor wholesaler. burton+BURTON is a legitimate, family-owned company that has operated in Bogart (Athens), Georgia for 43 years. This is a direct-hire position with our company — not a staffing agency and not a scam posting. Visit our website and virtual showroom at https://www.burtonandburton.com.
Position Summary:
The Imports Assistant Product Manager works directly with an experienced Product Manager to manage the company’s day-to-day relationship with assigned vendors and the products they produce. This includes responsibility for guiding the development of products within their area, procurement on an on-going basis, recommending changes to the product line, and enabling the company’s sales force to sell these items.
Essential Responsibilities:
· Assists in product development, innovation and research.
· Forwards artwork for products in development to vendors; maintains contact with vendors throughout product life cycle.
· Accurately and completely maintains product records in UNIX system.
· Proofs product setups for department peers; assists with literature layout process.
· Checks in vendor product samples from weekly containers, performs quality control on product received, organizes vendor shelves and removes discontinued items, prints labels for products and sets up item shelf locations in computer system.
· Monitors and analyzes in-stock data and forecasts inventory levels.
· Conducts seasonal and everyday product reviews.
· Responds to questions from salespeople in a helpful and courteous manner.
· Requires occasional domestic and international travel.
Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Experience: Experience in inventory management, procurement or forecasting in a distribution capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits:
✅$5,000 annual childcare subsidy
✅ On-site hair salon (yes, really!)
✅ Competitive health, dental, vision + supplemental insurance
✅ 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
✅ Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to cblackwell@burtonandburton.com. We appreciate your interest in joining the burton + BURTON team and look forward to reviewing your application.
