Fourth Floor ยท 3 weeks ago
Product Development & Sourcing Associate - Home Textiles
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expFourth Floor is a growing home textiles company serving major mass market and off-price retailers. They are seeking a Product Development & Sourcing Associate to support end-to-end development, sourcing, and execution of home textiles products.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Support full-cycle product development for high-volume home textiles programs primarily in bedding and bath
Assist in sourcing materials and finished goods across a global vendor network; identify new factories to support aggressive pricing and margin targets
Communicate daily with overseas factories to clarify specs, request samples, negotiate costs, and resolve production issues quickly
Review and interpret specs, packaging requirements, and construction details to ensure products meet customer and retailer standards
Work closely with Sales and Production teams to align assortments with retailer-specific pricing tiers, margin goals, and compliance requirements
Track samples, approvals, testing, and all development milestones; maintain accurate documentation for each retailer program
Analyze cost breakdowns and negotiate competitive pricing that meets strict mass-market and off-price cost structures
Ensure products meet all required testing, compliance, and quality benchmarks for major retailers (e.g. TJX, Ross, Burlington, etc.)
Support line reviews and customer presentations with accurate specs, costing, and sample readiness
Qualification
Required
1-2 years in product development or sourcing within home textiles, specifically for mass market or off-price retailers
Strong understanding of high-volume production, costing, and retailer packaging/compliance requirements
Proven ability to manage overseas factory relationships (China, India, Pakistan, etc.) and navigate tight development timelines
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple programs simultaneously
Proficient in Excel and PLM; strong analytical, costing, and problem-solving skills
Company
Fourth Floor
Fourth Floor is a staffing and recruiting company that offers freelancing and direct hire recruitment services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rachel Morgan
Director of Recruitment and Client Partnerships
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