Product Specialist

Based in Knoxville, TN, Hoffmann Quality Tools USA, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hoffmann Group, Europe's leading system partner for quality tools. The company offers 70,000 quality tools from 500 of the world's leading manufacturers; including GARANT, Hoffmann's own quality brand. Hoffmann product lines include hand tools, cutting tools, workstations and storage options. Hoffmann Group USA, with an international headquarters in Munich, Germany, combines trading competence with leadership in both manufacturing and service. This combination guarantees reliability in supply, quality and productivity in the tooling sector to more than 135,000 customers. The company, with its worldwide partners, serves major companies as well as medium-sized and small companies in more than 50 countries.

See www.hoffmanngroupusa.com for further information.

Hoffmann Group USA is seeking a Product Specialist. The Product Specialist will assist the Manager of Product Management in planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle including vendor relationships, by identifying potential products, conducting market research, generating product requirements, determining specifications, pricing and time-integrated plans for product promotion and marketing strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Execute product strategy as directed by Product Management Manager
• Coordinates the overall implementation of the product content strategy and the further development of the data supply chain for all channels
• Support Inside Sales department with quotes, sourcing and local purchasing
• Work with established new suppliers
• Preparation and enrichment of supplier contents according to Hoffmann standards
• Close collaboration with the Product Management international and product content team to integrate suppliers
• Prospective adoption of content development and maintenance for country-specific articles and assortments from the European regions
• Understanding of pricing structure, discounts and mark-ups
• Ability to perform market research
• Analyze product movement and inventory
• Content management for the Product Management department, including the eShop
• Assist in other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree and higher a plus
• Industry experience is a plus
• Excellent computer skills with various systems
• Intermediate to advance level in Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and on team projects
• Quick learner and self-directed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37922: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person