Product Manager – Hardgood Product Lines

Logomark, LLC is seeking a Product Manager to own hardgood product lines (gifts, textiles/bags, tools, or tech) with a focus on overseas buying, market research, catalog development, and cross-functional collaboration in Tustin, CA (onsite).

Compensation: USD 70,000 - 80,000 per year. Location: Tustin, CA (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Purchase and manage product lines, specializing in gifts, textiles/bags, or tools.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify market conditions, price trends, and future opportunities.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's and competitors' product lines.
• Track market conditions and stay updated on industry trends.
• Monitor retail trends and evaluate their impact on product offerings.
• Produce competitor analysis reports to assess strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.
• Develop successful product ranges that meet quality standards, competitive prices, and exceed end users' expectations.
• Leverage extensive overseas buying experience to source products and negotiate with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and product quality.
• Work closely with the catalog team to select and present products for inclusion in Logomark's catalog.
• Occasionally travel overseas and domestically for sourcing, supplier visits, and industry events.
• Stay informed about advancements, innovations, and emerging trends within the gifts, textiles/bags, or tools industries.
• Maintain effective communication and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and production.
• Identify opportunities for product line expansion or diversification based on market research and customer needs.
• Continuously analyze product performance, marketing strategies, and promotional efforts to make data-driven recommendations for improvements, optimizations, or potential discontinuations.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of product buying experience in the retail or promotional industry.
• Extensive knowledge of gifts, textiles/bags, or tools.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including advanced Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to outperform expectations and maintain a positive attitude.
• Consistently exhibit professional behavior in all communications.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong work ethic and reliability; self-motivated and open to change.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Creative mindset to contribute to product development.
• Fluent in Chinese is preferred.

Technologies

• Excel

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including extended periods on a computer.

Application Questions

• Are you aware this role is not IT-related?
• Do you have experience purchasing and managing product lines in tech, gifts, textiles/bags, or tools?

Work Location and Commute

• Location: In person in Tustin, CA 92780 (Required).
• Ability to commute to on-site office as needed.