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Gorilla Commerce · 2 months ago

Senior Product Development Associate

positionNorwalk, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

Gorilla Commerce is a leading e-commerce platform selling branded products across digital marketplaces. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join their Product Development team, where the individual will drive growth by launching new products and optimizing the existing portfolio while collaborating across functions to manage timelines and ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Consumer GoodsE-Commerce
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Research consumer behavior, industry trends, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities
Lead market analysis to uncover customer needs and product gaps
Collaborate cross-functionally to manage product launches, quality improvements, and lifecycle tracking
Maintain product briefs and manage development timelines using project management tools
Partner with Sourcing to oversee cost negotiations, packaging optimization, and quality control
Manage color approvals, sample libraries, and product ideas from multiple sources
Communicate pricing, sourcing, and project updates to stakeholders
Drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives across the product lifecycle
Own meeting agendas and publish clear, actionable meeting notes
Monitor and improve existing product performance, including quality, packaging, and customer feedback
Travel 10–15%, including 2 trips/year to Asia for product development and procurement
Collaborate with designers on unique product concepts
Create SOPs and documentation to standardize internal processes
Lead initiatives in packaging design, vendor management, and ongoing process development
Manage project timelines, resources, and weekly workload updates to your manager

Qualification

Product development lifecycleMarket analysisProject management toolsExcelPowerPointCross-functional collaborationAnalytical rigorCommunication skillsDetail-orientedCreative thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Development, Marketing, or equivalent experience
2+ years in product development; experience managing a direct report is a plus
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills (basic to intermediate)
Curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
High productivity and ability to manage multiple priorities
Detail-oriented, action-driven, and accountable
Blend of creative thinking and analytical rigor
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Process-oriented with a knack for standardization and optimization
Keen eye for product design, color, and construction

Company

Gorilla Commerce

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Gorilla Commerce is an e-commerce platform specializing in the development and sale of home and pet products.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Westport, Connecticut, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://gorillacommerce.co/

H1B Sponsorship

Gorilla Commerce has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Trilantic North America
2020-02-11Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Marissa Saporta
Co-Founder
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