Luxor Workspaces, LLC
Product Marketing Coordinator
Luxor Workspaces, LLC, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60087
At Luxor, we cultivate a culture of innovation and forward-thinking that our employees thrive in, and this mindset is reflected in our products. As a manufacturer of cutting-edge workspace solutions for commercial, educational, industrial, and various other markets, we consistently develop functional, value-driven products. Our workspace furniture solutions are designed to foster a healthy and collaborative work environment
Pay Range: $60,000 to $75,000
General Purpose The Product Marketing Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Sr. Product Manager in new product research, product development and product launch as well as all current product management activities. Many of the daily tasks in product management and development will be handled by the Product Marketing Coordinator including analyzing the competition, responding to and compiling product issues, shipping samples, helping with reporting, etc. This role will also assist the Sr. Product Manager and others on the NPD team in many aspects of new product development. This includes the initial marketing research, identifying potential products that can be sourced, reviewing prototypes and coordinating many go‑live activities (e.g. instruction sheets, images, etc.). The Product Marketing Coordinator leverages their creativity, initiative, product knowledge, and understanding of the business to maximize customer satisfaction and contribution margin on existing and new products, under the direction of the Sr. Product Manager.
Collect and synthesize quantitative product data and metrics through market research
Gather product requirements and align them with business goals
Coordinate with stakeholders to achieve the product vision
Gather product requirements, prioritize feature implementations and improve overall user experience
Continuous evaluation of industry trends, end‑user insights, customer feedback, technical/mechanical advancements, competitive analysis, and marketing requirements
Analyze, track and report on product sales and trends against budgeted and forecasted plans; alerting team of positive and negative trends, and recommending responsive actions
Review short‑term and long‑term sales forecasts, special reports for accuracy
Execute competitive marketplace benchmarking and analysis for key product categories
Assist with forecasting to maintain ideal stock levels to support the business
In conjunction with other departments, understand and incorporate environmental, regulatory, competitive climate, and trends into product development programs
Identify cost reduction initiatives to improve value to the brand, customer, and consumer
Create competitive benchmarking that reflects understanding the consumer
Maintain a product management board to track new products, transitions, and discontinuations. Include all relevant product specs, instructions, box art, UPCs, and other data needed to create listings across the marketplaces
Assist customer service with product questions and issues, elevate recurring issues to the QC team and NPD, and identify areas for improvement based on customer feedback communicated by the customer service team. Research questions and reviews for our products across the marketplaces to find opportunities for improvement, line expansions, or altogether new products
Products Existing Products
Assess and recommend improvements for existing products
Address customer quality issues through changes in products, packaging or otherwise
Analyze and recommend pricing adjustments through intelligent re‑pricing tools
Ensure that any product changes or corrections to product specs are updated consistently
Analyze current portfolio sales history and trends to recommend end‑of‑life targets. Communicate transition details to Marketing and Customer Service to ensure that content, photos, pricing, shipping, product grouping, and bill of material details correctly reflect the product offered.
New Products
Use market research processes, identifying new products to target, new product line extensions, and new categories based on market needs and demand
Identify and quantify product development prioritization metrics such as market demand, competitive differentiation, development resources, estimated sales, and speed to market
Assist in the establishment of business cases including product features, value proposition, financial metrics, go to market requirements, and timelines
Ensure accuracy of images, content, instructions, box art and any other go‑live product details
Work with Sales/Marketing to define the go‑to‑market strategy, helping them understand the product positioning, sales potential, key benefits and target customer
Track and review product development schedule progress
Inspect and test functionality of product samples to ensure accuracy to business case
Review instruction sheets for accuracy and ways to improve
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Interacting with other departments – establishes and maintains very positive working relationships with Marketing, Purchasing, and other teams
Participation in Industry/Customer Trade Shows, Conferences, and Events
Assists Marketing team with educating the sales teams on market insights, products, product marketing materials, spec sheets, social media campaigns, etc. as needed
Skills & Abilities Required
Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from management, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Strong written and verbal skills
Superior organizational skills
Goal oriented and self‑driven
Works collaboratively and excels in a team environment
Solid knowledge of Marketing strategies, concepts, and practices, classical Marketing skills
Experience with the New Product Development process and lifecycle
Solid business acumen, management, and problem‑solving skills
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel 5‑10% or as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Should combine technical background with a Business Administration or Marketing degree, such as a BS/BA with emphasis in Marketing or related field
Minimum 2‑year work experience in Product Management, Marketing and/or Marketing research, with consumer products or in a B2B product sales environment
Computer equipment and level of software requirements:
Proficiency with Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Experience with common ERP and CRM systems preferred
Ability to perform “hands on” detailed data analysis using current data analysis and visualization tools over product sales, inventory levels, market data, etc.
Specific Knowledge, licenses, certifications REQUIRED:
None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
General employee training material offered
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift 20‑30 pound boxes and product samples
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, read and requires the use of hands
This position does not require the use or operation of special equipment
PHYSICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Usual office working conditions
This position works in a moderately noisy environment
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
Nearest Major Market:
Chicago Job Segment:
Market Research, Data Analyst, Product Marketing, Product Manager, Testing, Marketing, Data, Operations, Technology
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Pay Range: $60,000 to $75,000
General Purpose The Product Marketing Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Sr. Product Manager in new product research, product development and product launch as well as all current product management activities. Many of the daily tasks in product management and development will be handled by the Product Marketing Coordinator including analyzing the competition, responding to and compiling product issues, shipping samples, helping with reporting, etc. This role will also assist the Sr. Product Manager and others on the NPD team in many aspects of new product development. This includes the initial marketing research, identifying potential products that can be sourced, reviewing prototypes and coordinating many go‑live activities (e.g. instruction sheets, images, etc.). The Product Marketing Coordinator leverages their creativity, initiative, product knowledge, and understanding of the business to maximize customer satisfaction and contribution margin on existing and new products, under the direction of the Sr. Product Manager.
Collect and synthesize quantitative product data and metrics through market research
Gather product requirements and align them with business goals
Coordinate with stakeholders to achieve the product vision
Gather product requirements, prioritize feature implementations and improve overall user experience
Continuous evaluation of industry trends, end‑user insights, customer feedback, technical/mechanical advancements, competitive analysis, and marketing requirements
Analyze, track and report on product sales and trends against budgeted and forecasted plans; alerting team of positive and negative trends, and recommending responsive actions
Review short‑term and long‑term sales forecasts, special reports for accuracy
Execute competitive marketplace benchmarking and analysis for key product categories
Assist with forecasting to maintain ideal stock levels to support the business
In conjunction with other departments, understand and incorporate environmental, regulatory, competitive climate, and trends into product development programs
Identify cost reduction initiatives to improve value to the brand, customer, and consumer
Create competitive benchmarking that reflects understanding the consumer
Maintain a product management board to track new products, transitions, and discontinuations. Include all relevant product specs, instructions, box art, UPCs, and other data needed to create listings across the marketplaces
Assist customer service with product questions and issues, elevate recurring issues to the QC team and NPD, and identify areas for improvement based on customer feedback communicated by the customer service team. Research questions and reviews for our products across the marketplaces to find opportunities for improvement, line expansions, or altogether new products
Products Existing Products
Assess and recommend improvements for existing products
Address customer quality issues through changes in products, packaging or otherwise
Analyze and recommend pricing adjustments through intelligent re‑pricing tools
Ensure that any product changes or corrections to product specs are updated consistently
Analyze current portfolio sales history and trends to recommend end‑of‑life targets. Communicate transition details to Marketing and Customer Service to ensure that content, photos, pricing, shipping, product grouping, and bill of material details correctly reflect the product offered.
New Products
Use market research processes, identifying new products to target, new product line extensions, and new categories based on market needs and demand
Identify and quantify product development prioritization metrics such as market demand, competitive differentiation, development resources, estimated sales, and speed to market
Assist in the establishment of business cases including product features, value proposition, financial metrics, go to market requirements, and timelines
Ensure accuracy of images, content, instructions, box art and any other go‑live product details
Work with Sales/Marketing to define the go‑to‑market strategy, helping them understand the product positioning, sales potential, key benefits and target customer
Track and review product development schedule progress
Inspect and test functionality of product samples to ensure accuracy to business case
Review instruction sheets for accuracy and ways to improve
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Interacting with other departments – establishes and maintains very positive working relationships with Marketing, Purchasing, and other teams
Participation in Industry/Customer Trade Shows, Conferences, and Events
Assists Marketing team with educating the sales teams on market insights, products, product marketing materials, spec sheets, social media campaigns, etc. as needed
Skills & Abilities Required
Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from management, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Strong written and verbal skills
Superior organizational skills
Goal oriented and self‑driven
Works collaboratively and excels in a team environment
Solid knowledge of Marketing strategies, concepts, and practices, classical Marketing skills
Experience with the New Product Development process and lifecycle
Solid business acumen, management, and problem‑solving skills
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel 5‑10% or as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Should combine technical background with a Business Administration or Marketing degree, such as a BS/BA with emphasis in Marketing or related field
Minimum 2‑year work experience in Product Management, Marketing and/or Marketing research, with consumer products or in a B2B product sales environment
Computer equipment and level of software requirements:
Proficiency with Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Experience with common ERP and CRM systems preferred
Ability to perform “hands on” detailed data analysis using current data analysis and visualization tools over product sales, inventory levels, market data, etc.
Specific Knowledge, licenses, certifications REQUIRED:
None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
General employee training material offered
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift 20‑30 pound boxes and product samples
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, read and requires the use of hands
This position does not require the use or operation of special equipment
PHYSICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Usual office working conditions
This position works in a moderately noisy environment
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
Nearest Major Market:
Chicago Job Segment:
Market Research, Data Analyst, Product Marketing, Product Manager, Testing, Marketing, Data, Operations, Technology
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