Career Opportunities

Inventory – Associate Inventory Analyst – Wilton Brands Inc. – Woodridge Offices

You'll like this job if you can spend hours at a time doing a jigsaw puzzle or playing Sudoku.

The job in a nutshell is to assist with the replenishment of components or finished goods to and from our vendors and our Distribution Centers to ensure the balanced supply of product and inventory levels and support of our customers' programs. This position will be responsible for approximately 10 to 15 vendors and 800 – 1500 skus, with annual purchases of approximately $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 and an average managed inventory valued at approximately $1,000,000 – $3,000,000.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Operations, Finance or Marketing
• 1–2 years of forecasting, buying or planning experience in a distribution or import consumer goods company
• Strong technical skills Excel, Access, Email, and MRP (JD Edwards experience a plus)
• Excellent organizational skills are required
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Apply: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=472727, or contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Needle Craft – Product/ Packaging Designer – EK Success Brands – NJ Office

You'll like this job if you have a passion for art and love needle crafting.

The job in a nutshell is to design all aspects of product, including packaging. Research & test all products (before and after production) to assure products meet company standards. Additional responsibilities include: develop an in-depth understanding of customer's needs, competitive products, and windows of opportunities for new product development; maintain consistency within brand through development and implementation of graphic standards manually with colleagues; create market impact while considering appropriateness of design and ensuring a quality appearance; product development from conception stage through completion. Participation in meetings with Product Manager, Design Director and team members; and assist in other areas as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3+ years graphic design experience and product experience — preferably needle craft & gift industry.
• Fine Arts Skills a plus.
• Proficiency with InDesign , Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience dealing with licenses preferred.
• Excellent computer graphic skills.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Well organized; detail-oriented; good craftsmanship; precise.
• Strong written and oral communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to execute and communicate creative vision.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic, or Communication Design or equivalents.

Apply: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=322256, or contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Housewares – Sr. Product Manager – Seasonal – Wilton Enterprises – Woodridge Offices

You'll like this job if you have a passion for developing innovative seasonal products.

The job in a nutshell is responsible for product ideation and merchandising for our Seasonal product line/promotions. You will influence all appropriate Wilton Enterprises product categories and Craft & Housewares retailers, including high/direct involvement with Target Corporation. Specifically, you will be researching trends and analyzing market data to develop appropriate product direction; category expertise including a firm understanding of the retail environment and competitors; lead brainstorm ideation meetings, as well as identifying the following: market needs/opportunities, target market (retail and end-user), launch and budgetary needs; work with artists to create product and merchandising concepts, further develop selected concepts and create a merchandising presentation; work with artists/designers to develop the seasonal patterns the appropriate products will follow & delivering final pattern art; explore unique product packaging & merchandising solutions; assist in key account meeting preparation and presentation, including market information, retail surveys, and product samples as needed; identify new business initiatives outside of current Wilton Enterprises product categories; participate in Wilton’s semi-annual Line Review preparation and presentation; track seasonal spending budget and reporting to Sr. Director.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor Degree, preferably in business and/or marketing
• 5+ years related experience
• Category experience including a firm understanding of the retail environment and competitors
• A solid understanding of our retail market and how this market influences and affects our business
• Possess market savvy and good product instincts
• A results-oriented, self-starter
• A creative/visual thinker
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks/projects
• Ability to work well independently and with a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Apply: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=474650, or contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Jolee Jewels – Assistant Product Manager – EK Success Brands – NJ Office

You'll like this job if when you were in grade school and everybody wanted you to make their friendship bracelets.

The job in a nutshell is to provide new product development planning and implementation including, but not limited to: developing visual concept boards as necessary — using swipe art and samples; research competitive landscape, identifying key price points, features, benefits and differentiating factors; work with vendors overseas to request samples, reference materials, and pricing.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience developing consumer products.
• Must be self motivated, highly organized and possess positive energy and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must work well within a team.
• Adobe Illustrator knowledge a plus.
• Personal interest in creative products, arts, crafts, or planning celebrating a plus.
• Must have a highly refined sense of style and great understanding of fashion, home decor and gift trends and must be able to convey this understanding to suppliers, creative staff (internal & external) and others.
• Foreign and domestic travel required as needed.
• Extended hours when needed to hit deadlines and goals.

Apply: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=351515, or contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Sales – National Account Manager – Wilton Enterprises – Woodridge Offices

You'll like this job if you thrive in a fast paced environment selling innovative products.

The job in a nutshell is responsible for managing and developing sales for specific National and Regional accounts while partnering with Product Development to capture customer opportunities. Additional responsibilities include; grow business and explore new opportunities; manage all account relationships, which includes account management, marketing, merchandising, promotional planning, supply chain and accounting; manage account’s day-to-day business, which includes inventory, shipping and backorders, charge-backs and other sales related issues; create sales and promotional plans and programs, do business updates and reviews; develop accurate sales forecasts based on customer knowledge on an ongoing basis; manage the account’s promotional budget; achieve sales and profitability goals with the account based on the sales plan; create annual budget based on sales plan and manage spending throughout the year to come in at or under budget; act as liaison with Marketing to maximize company effectiveness in the field and to apply strategic plan objectives; utilize POS information/reports effectively; and support National Trade Shows.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 + years of experience selling to national and regional accounts at the headquarters level
• Experience working with/selling to mass, craft or specialty retailers
• Strong presentation skills and experience with information-based selling
• Strong merchandising skills and Category Management experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills a must
• A successful track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with Retailers
• Strong MS Office skills
• Ability to travel (domestically) up to 50%

Apply: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=474834, or contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Sales – Sales Account Manager (New York) – EK Success Brands

You will be responsible for maintaining and opening new business with chain stores and independents through aggressive cold calling and prospecting techniques. This position is based in the New York area, you will work from home, and sell to the following territories: New York, New Jersey and New England. Additional responsibilities include: overall growth of the territory; achieve sales goals and quotas as set forth by manager; communicate in a timely manner reports and field information to manager; proper coverage within the territory; identify and communicate territory-specific challenges and problems that impact business growth; and ensure that all marketing/sales programs are properly executed on a regional basis.

Requirements:

• 5+ years Consumer Products sales experience with a proven track record
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 60% travel (including overnight stays) within the territory and national trade shows required
• Intermediate level MS Office Suite knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and problem solve
• Exceptional time Management skills a must
• Interest in crafts &/or scrapbooking is a plus
• Must have a car to be considered

Apply: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=469595, or contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.