Job Details
Position Information
| Title | Product Development Coordinator – Equine Specialis |
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| Salary | Commensurate with Experie |
| Description | We are seeking an energetic, talented, and experienced Product Development Coordinator to coordinate our Traditional® series models, Connoisseur models, Web Specials and other special run programs from concept to execution as well as coordinate all other Breyer horses and animal models from prototype to production approval. We are looking for someone with outstanding organizational skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to become a subject matter expert on Breyer model horses. This is a great opportunity for an equine enthusiast, model horse hobbyist or Breyer collector who is interested in combining their love of model horses with their proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and successfully navigate a heavy work load. Some travel required. • Subject matter expert on Breyer molds and models • Conduct product and horse industry research for concepts/ideation for various programs; gather reference materials; identify options for images to use on packaging • As model horse specialist, concept and develop required samples through paint department staff and/or outside freelancers for marketing review • Responsible for Breyer model horse product quality standards -- perform model horse product quality and deco reviews of new master samples, countersamples and production samples and work with factory to achieve final approved pieces • Produce required specification sheets for turnover of master samples to factory for quoting and production • Conduct quote analysis and negotiation for sharpest price with factory for Traditional line and other classes of product as directed • Prepare research and sample requests for paint deco department prototyping and connoisseur production; responsible for prototype and domestic production quality approvals • Responsible for complete management of in-house customer programs such as BreyerFest, web, and other collector projects, from prototyping to cost negotiation • Travel with marketing team to conduct model horse painting or showing activities with public at horse expos • Maintain complete and tagged archive of all samples |
| Required Skills |
• Horse knowledge a must – colors, breeds, disciplines • Ability to discern and articulate subtle differences between prototype and countersamples • Photoshop or word skill needed to label photos with comments to illustrate issues as clearly as possible • Must be very organized and time-sensitive to manage busy workload and schedule with lots of details • Prefer 2-3 years work experience preferably in consumer products • Full time, in-house position only (Pequannock, NJ office) |
| Preferred Application Method |
Hiring Organization
| Name | Reeves International, Inc. |
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| Description | Reeves International, Inc. is a privately held New Jersey corporation, known and respected in the industry for distributing high-end European toys, gifts and collectibles since 1946. In addition to distributing our own Breyer Animal Creations® brand, Reeves also handles domestic distribution rights for a number of exciting, internationally recognized third party brands. Breyer Animal Creations® (www.breyerhorses.com) has been making the world's finest model horses since 1950. |
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Web site Address |
http://www.reevesintl.com |
Hiring Contact Information
| Name | Diane Wheeler |
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| Title | Human Resources Administrator |
| Email Address |
jobs@reevesintl.com |
| Mailing Address |
14 Industrial Road Pequannock NJ 07440 |
| Phone Number |
973-694-5006 |
| Fax Number |
973-694-5213 |
| Alumni? | No |