• Supports Trading in communicating and coordinating all phases of the development cycle as applies to duties and product development time and action of the product/program launch
• Supports Trading in analyzing sales and market trends, to react on these trends and to find development plans 
• Conducts and communicates competitive analysis focused on key price points for all assigned brands/ categories in accordance with the Manager(s)
• Supports Category Director on timely execution of milestone events required to launch new products
• Develops and executes in accordance with Trading training/sales tools to assist sales force with information on new and existing product lines
• Partners with internal departments (planning, marketing, warehouse, decoration team, e.g.) to provide product information, to support launch of innovative products or programs
• Supports the Trading on timely execution of milestone events required to launch new products and programs
• Adheres to product launch timeline and action plans
• Collects all essential product/program information and data from European vendors to support the creation of the programs
• Maintains existing images database, and supports in creation of image database of new products

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must have strong analytical skill set and ability to effectively analyze sales data
• Must have exceptional organizational skills
• Must be able to multi-task under stringent deadlines
• Self-directed, with ability to work independently
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Exceptional written, oral and presentation skills (English)
• Exhibit high levels of flexibility and professionalism in extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to influence and work through cross-functional teams without formal authority

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or merchandising, or a similar program of study
• One to three years' experience in marketing, product development or communications preferred