Product Development Coordinator
Gorilla Commerce is looking for a Coordinator to support the Product Development team’s growth initiatives including launching new products and optimizing the company’s existing portfolio. A lot of steps go into launching new products that fuel growth, and this role touches them all. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and projects at once. Flexibility, organization, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a constantly changing and highly ambiguous business environment are key.
About Gorilla Commerce
What We Do: We’re a leading e-commerce company focused on creating high-quality, affordable products that make everyday life easier.
Scale & Footprint: Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Amazon U.S. seller with rapid growth and expanding into an omnichannel presence.
Industry Differentiator: Known for our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip, we combine creativity with data-driven insights to deliver obsession-worthy products.
Culture Highlights: Fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-focused environment where innovation and growth thrive.
Impressive Growth: We’re a rapidly growing e-commerce company with ambitious plans to expand our reach and evolve into a true omnichannel business.
- Research and analyze consumer, competitor, and industry trends and developments
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape
- Identify new product opportunities to drive growth and revenue
- Assist in tracking product development timelines, milestones, and deliverables across active projects
- Gain an intimate knowledge of Monday.com to kick off boards needed for new development
- Complete and maintain Project Summaries and PowerPoints to the high level of detail required
- Assist in preparing materials for internal product reviews and gate meetings
- Support communication with vendors and factories by organizing feedback, samples, and revisions
- Support cross-functional partners in building product listing assets and claims management
- Draft product instructions and use-and-care content
- Support the coordination and execution of new branding rollouts across the product portfolio
- Manage department samples, packages, and shipments
- Assist with shipping and logistics tasks, including packaging items and delivering shipments to FedEx and other carriers when required
- Maintain color and sample libraries
- Balance multiple projects at once; must be extremely organized (consistent file names, locations, etc.)
- Effectively communicate project workload, deadlines, and priorities to manager on a weekly basis
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the Product Development team as needed
- Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Development or Marketing or equivalent years of experience
- 1+ years in product development role
- Basic Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Must have a continuous improvement mindset, be a curious learner
- Open to constructive feedback and willing to ask questions
- Ability to maintain a high level of productivity while managing multiple projects and priorities
- Extremely detail-oriented and action-oriented
- Demonstrates ownership and self-accountability; come prepared to meetings to speak about your own projects and deliverables
- Balance of creative and analytical mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Comfortable with change and ambiguity
- Love to roll up sleeves and do all aspects of the work
- Knowledge of the new product development lifecycle
- Strong eye for product design, color and construction
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions
Temporary position with 4 days a week in office.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome teammates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you think you’re a great fit, we encourage you to apply.