Product Marketing Specialist

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

Our Product Marketing team is seeking a Product Marketing Specialist to work from our Corporate Office in Green Bay. The Product Specialist will report to the Director of Product Marketing and will work closely with the Product Marketing team to support a variety of activities.

This role requires someone who is highly organized, capable of multitasking, and able to work effectively with different teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance support for KI's entire product portfolio while contributing to our future offerings

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and collect product data to support decisions on new products and line extensions and to assist with decisions regarding growth, maintenance, or discontinuation of products.

• Coordinate with various departments to execute specific tasks including creating new product content (such as pricing tools and marketing materials), reviewing content for accuracy, and conducting new product training activities.
• For product refreshes and discontinuations, collaborate with various teams to initiate and review product content changes (both internal and external facing).
• Execute product marketing tasks for assigned value analysis initiatives and value engineering (VAVE).
• Provide technical and competitive information about new and existing products.

• Regularly analyze sample program inventory to identify reorder points.

• Coordinate sample inventory orders with suppliers and fulfillment partners.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Previous experience in product support, product management or marketing is a plus.

• Highly organized and analytical, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Creative thinker, with strong problem-solving skills.

What KI Offers You:

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company.
• Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your well-being.
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays: Time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Wellness Resources: Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse.
• Onsite Cafe: Enjoy a full breakfast and lunch menu right at work.
• Employee Product Discounts: Special pricing on company products.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Support for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Apply today!

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.