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Import Product Account Coordinator

 

Job Description

We are an importer/agent of Seasonal décor, General merchandise, Small Electronics and Hardware products in Arlington, Texas for the past 20 years selling to major retailers in US, and Canada. As our company growing, we are looking for the Import Account Coordinator that can work in our company for long term and willing to grow. The position will involve the interaction contacting our office in Asia.  We are looking for a stable person that looking for career advancement in our small company at this point.

 

Position Summary

 

• Are you an assertive, analytical decision maker and problem solver?
• Are you highly disciplined and quality-driven?
• Do you like variety and change?

Responsible for conceptualizing, communicating, and executing the direction and development of assigned buying projects from inception to completion.  Works closely with Sales/Marketing and President to gain knowledge of opportunities in the marketplace and propose solutions to fit with the marketing direction and the brand strategies considering price points and marketing mix.  Project coordination will include both assigning and managing.   Active communication with Product Manager and Director of Product Development as well to meet customers’ demands.

 

We are looking for serious candidates only and there would be a TEST during in person interview that you need to take as we would like to measure your understanding on product import and basic math.

 

We also will ask you to take Personality Survey prior to the in person interview.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the position:

 

• Develop strategic account management plan and participate in product development process to service customer’s needs.
• Managing client accounts through proactive approach and customer-service mindset
• Follow up order, make sure on time shipment and meet customer’s quality requirement.
• Follow up on the projects/sourcing after the meeting with our Asia’s office and sometimes during off working hours.
• Actively searches for new items, suppliers, and categories.
• Initiate product development projects to meet customers’ needs with new products ideas.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Assist in developing other members of the merchandising team.
• Pack, unpack and track the samples and merchandise.
• Active following up with order status and shipping.
• Active communication with our Asia’s office.
• Liaison between our Sales Team and our Retail Customers.

 

 

Skills / Knowledge / Experience needed to successfully perform job:

§   Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)

§   Have experiences in Import/Export business would be a plus.

§   Must be detailed oriented and able to manage multiple tasks at the same time.

§   On occasion, must be able to contact our China office and/or factories at off working hours.

§   Bi-lingual is a plus

§   Business degree required

 

Physical Demands:

§   Sit throughout the day

§   Use a computer/keyboard/phone throughout the day

§   Ability to move/lift 30lbs.

§   Ability to use land/air transportation for out of office travel as required.

§   Ability to set up and attend various trade shows.

 

Work Conditions:

§   General office conditions

§   Health, Vision and Dental Insurance provided after 3 months of work.  100% paid by the company.

§   Simple IRA retirement plan after 6 months of work with company matching 3% from the salary