About Wilton

Career Opportunities

Are you interested in joining our Wilton team?

Wilton Industries has a rich heritage dating back to 1929. Our company has steadily grown to a position of market leadership across several recognized brands:

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We are looking for associates who fit with our company culture and who can help continue our strong track record of growth and success. Just as we partner with our customers in defining the next wave of consumer demand for our new and existing product lines, we want employees who are creative and innovative as well in their approach to their jobs.

Our stated company purpose at Wilton is to market and deliver products that look great, work great, and make people feel great. As an employer, our objective is to make Wilton associates feel great about themselves, their company and the future, by providing opportunities for growth and development, competitive total compensation and an attractive work environment.

Opportunities for growth and development come as the company grows and career advancements become available. We look for the opportunity to promote from within whenever possible. Formalized continuing education programs and tuition reimbursement are also made available to our associates.

Our competitive total compensation program includes the following:

The work environment at Wilton mirrors our business.

We like to have fun and celebrate! Most would say there is never a dull moment at Wilton. From the events surrounding our annual Wilton tent sale to Bring a Child to Work Day …the "Wilton way", we look for opportunities to make our associates feel great about themselves. We even provide a massage therapist on site for our corporate associates twice a week.

Another important part of feeling great is giving back to the community. Wilton supports a variety of community service and giving opportunities including blood drives, support for the Heart Walk, food pantries and the Salvation Army just to name a few.

Wilton is the kind of place you will want to recruit your friends and family members. In fact, in 2006, our referral rate for new hires was 41%. Whether as a referral or through another method, we are glad you have gotten this far. At the present time, Wilton is accepting resumes for opportunities in the following areas:

Current Openings:

Customer Service – Part-Time Order Processor (Evenings) – Corporate

You'll like this job if you are the kind of person who is as busy during the day as we are and enjoys having flexibility in your work schedule.

The job in a nutshell is to enter orders in the JDE system, manage order discrepancies, file both departmental and credit documentation, and handle various assigned projects when needed.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

International – Inside Sales Representative – Corporate

You'll like this job if you enjoy building and managing international accounts.

The job in a nutshell is to assist the Wilton's International Inside Sales team in new business development and account management through the use of phone contacts, maintaining customer relationships, notifying customer base of products, promotions, seasonal, and discontinued items that may be of interest to them.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Inventory & Forecasting – Demand Planner – Corporate

You’ll like this job if you enjoy predicting the future.

The job in a nutshell is to collaborate with our Sales Partners and Customers to develop Sales Forecasts based on trends, statistics, and market analysis to support the planning and acquisition of inventory. You will work in our Forecasting System to develop forecasts by sku and customer for your assigned accounts. You will also work closely with the Inventory Analysts to ensure that we meet or exceed our customers' fill rate expectations for their in-line and promotional business.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Inventory & Forecasting – Demand Planner (Wal-Mart) – Corporate

You’ll like this job if you enjoy predicting the future.

The job in a nutshell is to collaborate with Sales Partners and Wal-Mart Replenishment to develop forecasts based on trends, statistics, and marketing analysis to support planning and acquisition of inventory. You will work in our forecasting system to develop and adjust forecasts by sku. Also, you will be responsible for monitoring forecast accuracy, store in-stock levels, and PO lead time performance for items in Wal-Mart Retail-Link. You will recommend forecast and seasonal profile changes with replenishment and plan for the demand in our internal system. Collaboration with procurement to fill Wal-Mart replenishment and promo orders is essential.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Inventory & Forecasting – Inventory Analyst – Corporate

You'll like this job if you enjoy analyzing data.

The job in a nutshell is to manage the replenishment of either components or finished goods. In addition to using MRP to plan and purchase inventory requirements from our vendors, both domestic and foreign; work with Vendors, Product Management, Customer Service and the DC to ensure we meet or exceed our customers' expectations while maintaining the proper inventory levels; and working in the JDE, Purchasing, Inventory and MRP systems, Vendor Capacity Planning, analyze inventory levels and communicate daily with Vendors.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Legal – Corporate Paralegal – Corporate

You'll like this job if you enjoy conducting research and performing detailed, legal work.

The job in a nutshell is to serve as the legal representative of the Company, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, and supervising multiple legal projects. The essential job functions of this position are to: assist with contracts, licensing agreements, royalties, leases, real estate, patent/trademarks and other related matters. The individual will be expected to act as a liaison between the company and a variety of law firms who handle our legal affairs. This position will also provide research, compile data, prepare affidavits and maintain files and records.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Product Management – Associate Product Manager – Bakeware – Wilton Housewares

You'll like this job if you're interested in getting into Product Development at the ground level.

As Associate Product Manager, you will assist in the design and development of new products and product lines for the bakeware category and the management of the overall process required to bring new products to market. Additional responsibilities include: reviewing records and processing invoices in conjunction with the annual budget; maintaining and updating the database with related product i'nformation; creating fact sheets outlining relevant product information including cost, freight, duty, and vendor; troubleshooting and working to resolve issues and problems as they arise; preparing and compiling reports and analysis, including cost increase/margin analysis, product analysis for drops and line reviews and pricing.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Product Management – Associate Product Manager – Thermals – Copco

You'll like this job if you're interested in getting into Product Development at the ground level.

As Associate Product Manager, you will assist in the design and development of new products and product lines for our thermal/beverage-to-go category; and with the management of the overall process required to bring new products to market. Additional responsibilities include: reviewing records and processing invoices in conjunction with the annual budget; maintaining and updating the database with related product information; creating fact sheets outlining relevant product information including cost, freight, duty, and vendor; troubleshooting and working to resolve issues and problems as they arise; preparing and compiling reports and analysis, including cost increase/margin analysis, product analysis for drops and line reviews and pricing.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Product Management – Associate Product Manager – Cookie – Housewares

You'll like this job if you're interested in getting into Product Development at the ground level.

As Associate Product Manager, you will assist in the design and development of new products and product lines for the cookie category and the management of the overall process required to bring new products to market. Additional responsibilities include: following up with product designers and engineers to get the concepts to engineering/tooling drawings; being involved in supporting the new product development process from conception to launch; tracking the tooling process, including the evaluation, testing and approval of the off-tool samples; working to become a category expert including a firm understanding of the product and its end-users, materials, manufacturing processes, retail environment and competitors; supporting the packaging development by working with the creative services department and/or an outside designer, and the test kitchen; developing appropriate sales collateral to support existing product lines and launches; creating all marketing documentation, such as Fact Sheets, CSRs, QC/Inspection Reports, and Carton Markings Reports; generating the reports for the Monthly and Quarterly Category Reports and offering a brief explanation on the state of the business; participating in semi-annual Line Review, preparing for trade shows and Class Marketing Conference presentations; and assisting in key account meeting preparation, including market information, retail surveys, and product samples as needed.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Product Management – Product Coordinator – Seasonal – Housewares

You'll like this job if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are interested in starting a career in Product Development.

The job in a nutshell is to support the new product development organizational process from concept to launch as well as seasonal packaging development by working with the creative services department and product managers to track seasonal product packaging, routings, meeting deadlines, delivering final art and maintaining seasonal packaging archives. Additional responsibilities include: supporting the development of appropriate sales collateral for designated seasons, including fact checking of new product presentations and sell sheets; supporting Seasonal Management Team by maintaining buy-plans and other tracking sheets for seasonal programs; working with Creative Services team on yearbook samples, management of seasonal add/drop lists and fact checking; assisting in key account meeting preparation including market information, retail surveys, product images and product samples; preparing product orders, organizing mock-up product for trade shows, and assisting in trade show set-up when needed; preparing follow-up notes for seasonal brainstorm meetings, organizing, tracking and distributing all seasonal product comparables and mock-ups for sales team; and preparing documentation for carton markings for all seasons, general and customer specific.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Product Management – Product Manager– Kitchen Storage – Wilton Housewares/Copco

You'll like this job is you enjoy developing product in a creative environment.

As Product Manager you will report to a Group Product Manager and be responsible for the development of products for our Kitchen Storage category. You will act as a mini "General Manager" for your category and take responsibility for the total, integrated, process of category/product management, from concept through discontinuation of assigned categories. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: concept design and development; timeline development and management; agent/trader/factory coordination; designer coordination; pricing and margin management; quality standards; market assessment; initial Marketing forecast for starting inventory levels; coordination with Marketing Communication for launch; and Marketing support/ packaging. He/she will liaison/coordinate with Inventory, Supply Chain/QC, Sales and Operations to effectively and efficiently develop, launch and manage assigned categories; and ensure all parties are continually in synch at all times.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Product Management – Product Manager – Specialty Food – Wilton Enterprises

You'll like this job is you enjoy developing product in a creative environment.

The job in a nutshell is to grow sales and profits for Wilton Enterprises' food and specialty food product lines, a diverse collection of product categories with approximately $30MM in annual sales volume. Other responsibilities include: design and develop new products and lines extensions for strategic channels, based on category and marketplace analysis, and input from key sellers; manage the product development process from concept through introduction; introduce product on time and within budget; develop product design and specifications, working with internal and external resources, and develop financials to secure approval to proceed; prove out product concepts with Test Kitchen and Internal Product Team; set creative tone for packaging within specific channels of distribution and / or categories of product; initiate Creative Requests for Packaging Development and manage packaging process; develop timeline and product availability schedule, managing development to that schedule; develop and gather all pertinent product data for Product Fact Sheets; partner with Inventory Analysts and Planners to ensure accuracy of information and timing; develop annual product development budget and track expenditures vs. budget; review and maintain/enhance Pricing and Product Margin; review monthly sales results and maintain data for line review; review our annual publication (the Wilton Yearbook) routings and other sales collateral for product; work closely with PD manager of cake decorating accessories to ensure synergies between durable and consumable cake decorating categories; work closely with sellers to develop strategy for specific customer needs; deliver sales presentations to outline product features and benefits; work with Sellers in development of plan-o-grams and/or updates; conduct ongoing market research through: store visits; trade Publications; and following trends in cake decorating and cutting-edge design/packaging; increase existing vendor base by identifying and qualifying new vendors; develop and nurture existing vendor relationships; follow-up with vendors on all details and timelines, both domestic and overseas; inspect new product deliveries; follow through on any quality control issues with Quality Control & Inventory, escalating issues as appropriate; and collaborate with other food team members to maximize departmental opportunities and build sales. This position reports to a Director of New Business Development and has no direct reports.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Product Management – Merchandising Director – Seasonal – Wilton Enterprises

You'll like this job if you're creative and enjoy product ideation and development.

In a nutshell you will be responsible for product ideation and merchandising for our Seasonal product line/promotions. You will influence all appropriate Wilton Enterprises product categories, Craft & Houseware retailers, including high/direct involvement with Target Corporation. This position reports to the Director of Product Management, Wilton Housewares and has no direct reports. Additional responsibilities include: category expertise including a firm understanding of the retail environment and competitors; leading brainstorm ideation meetings, as well as identifying the following: market needs/opportunities; target market (retail and end-user); and launch and budgetary needs; working with artists to create product and merchandising concepts, further develop selected concepts and create a merchandising presentation; working with artists/designers to develop the seasonal patterns the appropriate products will follow & delivering final pattern art; working with appropriate category directors and product managers to determine piece counts, price & SRPs, and effectively communicate product needs, to ensure that product is "market right" before product is developed; leading the packaging concept development by working with the creative services department and with the product line Product Managers to ensure an impactful and consistent presentation for all SKUs and the line in total, including package layout and photography direction; exploring unique product packaging & merchandising solutions; assisting in key account meeting preparation and presentation, including market information, retail surveys, and product samples as needed; high involvement in the merchandising associated with Target, in conjunction with the sales manager; identifying new business initiatives outside of current Wilton Enterprises product categories; semi-annual Line Review preparation and presentation; tracking seasonal spending budget and reporting to Director; and traveling to trade shows and retail presentations as required.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.

Sales – National Account Manager, Housewares – Wilton Enterprises

You'll like this job if you enjoy managing existing accounts, building relationships and growing sales.

The job in a nutshell is to manage and develop sales for specific retail accounts on the East Coast in the Houseware channel; and partnering with Product Development to capture customer opportunities.

If this position is just what you are looking for, contact Careers@Wilton.com and make sure you reference this position in your email or cover letter.