Product Specialist

Job Description

1A Auto is a high growth e-commerce company and we pride ourselves on employing the best talent.
Each team member brings a unique skill set to the table and collectively have a track record of accomplishing the most challenging of goals. We are an online aftermarket auto parts retailer headquartered northwest of Boston. We are a leader in our market and are positioned for further growth. We offer a great “can-do” culture, a casual work environment, and the opportunity to apply your skills in a rewarding situation.

We embrace our purpose which is to be passionate about empowering people to do their own auto repairs. Our company’s mission is to make your car projects go smoothly and to become your trusted source for auto parts. We treat our customers like family. And our niche is to provide great value, exceptional customer service and education to make customers confident in their decision to do their own repairs.

Overview of Product Specialist

The Product Specialist supports the Category Manager in executing product strategy, supporting product line extension and new product development.

General Responsibilities

• Product line extension: Identify new SKU opportunities utilizing internal data sources and external data from vendors and competition.
• New product development: conduct initial product research under the guidance of Category Manager; provide timely feedback on all information requested by Category Manager on market opportunity, competition, pricing.
• Ensure all SKU details are correctly received from vendors before SKU information can be created in company’s cataloging system.
• Create and manage existing ECatalog product content. Product content includes marketing, attributes, specifications, cross references, and product relationships.
• Work with company’s Quality team and Customer Service team to address product related feedback from customers and execute improvement action.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus one to two years related experience; or more than five years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of automotive or powersports parts preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL programming is a plus

Please note: This job description is not all inclusive, but rather is intended to capture the majority of the job functions.