Sr. Product Scout

SUMMARY:· Learn, adopt, and help employ standard operating procedures of our new product identification process from evaluation to market demand validation to marketing strategy.· Contribute to the operational and project management responsibilities regarding new and current product development initiativesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Collect and analyze historical and current consumer product data, including prices, sales, and methods of marketing· Research, identify, qualify, and present new product ideas aimed at increasing the company ROI· Conduct in-depth web research of new products, trends, and companies and report out findings· Conduct in-depth product research at physical retail stores.· Adhere to and promote company values by performing duties in a manner that is consistent with being a team member and support the continued growth of the companyADDITIONAL TASKS:· Regularly search for exciting product sales information through various sources· Regularly monitor viral product trends on various forms of social media platforms· Record and maintain previous and current exciting products and their sales information· Regularly check ecommerce site top categories· Report new product findings to the team· Regularly meet with team to discuss new products· Perform other various related duties and assignments as required· Validate new product concept details via online surveysREQUIREMENTS:· Bachelor’s Degree required (Advertising, Marketing, or Business Administration preferred)· 10+ years of related in-office work experience (Trend Research, Product Development and/or Digital Marketing preferred)· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of urgency· Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills working in a collaborative manner· Ability to create and present compelling data to a team· Microsoft Office Suite products (Acrobat, Word, Excel, Outlook); Internet savvy· AI prompting savvy· Social media site user proficiency with existing, active personal accounts· Standard office communication practicesQUALIFICATIONS:· Energetic, self-starter who works well both autonomously and leading a team· Quick learner with strong attention to detail· Can-do attitude and general enthusiasm and interest in the consumer products industry· Ability to handle change, pressure, and flexibility of a fast-paced, creative environment· Passion for in-depth product research and analysis· Ability to prioritize and manage schedules and various different tasks