| Purpose: This position identifies, develops and launches new, unique, educational science kit products as part of a key development initiative aimed at transforming science education at home. This position also selects new products available in the marketplace that meet the needs of parent teachers to engage and inspire kids through hands-on science learning. Work will be driven by the Home Science Tools Product Roadmap and performance will be measured by meeting development/launch timelines, new product sales and competitive advantage in product offering. Primary Accountabilities: - Brainstorm, select, develop, test and launch new products (primarily educational science kits)
- Identifies, evaluates and selects products and kit components available in the marketplace
- Write instructions, student worksheets, teacher guides and other educational product content
- Research and understand customer needs and market trends
- Build product quality into development process
- Provide training to HST team as needed on new products
Responsibilities: - Supports company strategy of providing innovative, growth-oriented products to ensure our competitive advantage and exceptionally meet customer needs.
- Identifies new product needs and opportunities, identifies new product supply sources, develops new products internally (primarily educational science kits), evaluates and selects new products.
- In accordance with Product Roadmap targets: brainstorm, select, develop, test and launch new products (primarily K-12 educational science kits).
- Writes new product instructions, specifications and, in collaboration with Product Marketing, website descriptions.
- Researches, analyzes and invests in relationships to understand customer needs and expectations to identify products that meet and exceed those needs. May include attendance at trade-shows, conferences or other venues to engage with customers.
- Continuously develops product and science education knowledge and expertise, understanding of HST core and potential markets and competitive environment.
- Champions new product introduction, including set up and coordination throughout the organization, working closely with Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Chain and Production. Provides training and support on new products as needed.
- Supports Product Manager in defining product pricing to ensure gross profitability, product forecast and competitive position in marketplace.
Compensation and Benefits - Competitive wage based on experience
- Paid time off includes PTO and nine holidays
- Generous medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
Location: Corporate Office, Billings, Montana Travel Required: 5-10% Job Type: Full Time Career Level: Professional (exempt) |
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