Product Specialist Casual Footwear
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Product Specialist of specified category is a member of the product development team responsible for the development process and execution of a products development in the specified product category. The Product Specialist will learn to coordinate the development process working with their manager designers merchants and vendors in taking product from the concept stage to production for the assigned product category.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with product development team identify/validate potential new product opportunities;
Coordinate with the development team in the product development timeline from seasonal strategy concept reviews planning sample reviews approvals production release product launch planning to 1st PO receipts;
Develop and document project scope and product specifications with product development team;
Work with designers on complete technical packages for factories to develop samples and quotations.
Create cost analysis to understand baseline target cost relative to margin requirements at targeted retail price;
Review detail of Bill of Materials to ensure appropriate costing. Address potential roadblocks (costs tooling -materials- technology) in pursuing project and find solutions or seek resources to solve problems;
Perform product review of samples address challenges regarding specifications materials or pricing. Present sample to development team for feedback communicate any revisions to factory;
Update and confirm final specifications upload spec sheet costing factory assignment and development reviews into PLM system
Provide field testers with final samples for testing (if needed); develop field testing requirements and conduct follow-up reviews with testers;
Work with designers to develop packaging that is appropriate for the product and ensure it meets brand standards. Submit and review all product content for collateral materials to support product in packaging infographics and digital media platforms.
Coordinate with quality and vendors to ensure that all product testing procedures have been executed and advise on scheduling of new product factory PO audits;
Ensure accuracy and submission of new item forms
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Degree: Bachelors Degree in Product Development Design or Business
Years of Experience:Entry level product development position; Less than 3 years in professional work experience in related field
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Ability to use MS Office suite; prior use of MS Excel
Academic basis for analytical and trouble shooting skills
Attention to detail: visually and functionally
Well organized
Ability to multi-task excellent time management
Ability to collaborate in a cross functional team environment
Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end
Capability to develop teamwork skills and learn to be flexible to changing business situations
Learns positions responsibility for the outcome of projects
Good verbal and written communication skills; with potential to develop presentation skills
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal. Domestic possibly International as business dictates. Estimated travel less than 15 days per year.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regular computer work and sitting
Ability to use hand tools to di-sect samples and use measuring gauges
Occasional walking standing and lifting up to 50lbs
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Performs duties within scope of general company policies procedures and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies procedures and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise our restaurants world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please visit your nearest location or contact us at
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Military Experience
- Retail Sales
- Product Demos
- Customer Support
- Product Management
- Product Development
- Unity
- Microscopy
About Company
Bass Pro Shops is your trusted source for quality fishing, hunting, boating and outdoor sporting goods. Inspiring people to enjoy & protect the great outdoors.
