Product Development Specialist

Monterrey Tile Company•Chandler, AZ

1d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Monterrey Tile, a leader in the tile and stone industry, is looking for a Product Development Specialist to join our team in Chandler, AZ. Excellent benefits package includes vacation, paid sick time, holiday, and company paid premiums for basic medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability!! And more...

Requirements

Experience in vendor management, product development, or category management (preferably in flooring, tools, or building materials)
Must be able to pass a felony background check
Must have a clean driving record and valid drivers license, ability to travel to other locations and vendor sites.
Strong analytical skills
Excellent reading, writing and math skills, database knowledge, internet savvy, high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong work ethic, drive, determination, self-motivation and excellent customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills , f riendly, outgoing personality, positive attitude, polished appearance.
Willingness to work at the counter, visit branches, and attend tradeshows.

Responsibilities

Act as the main point of contact for supply vendors, coordinating vendor days, scheduling reviews, and negotiating programs (specials, rebates).
Review and analyze product performance within each category, planning for new additions, replacements, or returns.
Regularly shop competitors, attend industry trade shows, and analyze trends to identify new product opportunities.
Develop and deliver Product Knowledge (PK) training to staff on all supplied products to improve sales competence.
Review display areas across all branches to maximize space, and develop promotional strategies for slow-moving goods.
Create upsell lists for contractor sales and showroom staff; work directly at the counter to gather customer feedback and identify product gaps.
Complete and submit new item worksheets, ensuring timely onboarding of new products.
Other projects as assigned