About this opportunity
Sleepyhead lists this Product Development & Merchandising Coordinator opportunity in scottsdale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Product Development & Merchandising Coordinator
Sleepyhead | Scottsdale, AZ (hybrid) | Full-time
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About us
Sleepyhead is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand making comfortable, well-designed mattress toppers and bedding, with a big following in the college and back-to-school market. We sell through our own site, Amazon and national retailers. We’re a small team where one person can shape products that reach thousands of customers.
The role
You’ll be the link between our brand vision and the factories that build our products. Our founder sets the creative direction and finds manufacturing partners. You take it from there: you keep factory conversations moving, manage samples, get colors and fabrics right, and carry each product all the way to production. You’ll also work with our retail partners and help find our next products.
What you’ll do
Lead day-to-day communication with our overseas manufacturing partners: specs, timelines, revisions and follow-ups
Request, track and review samples; give clear feedback until each product is right
Match fabrics, colors and materials to approved standards, including lab dips, swatches and approvals
Work with our designers to turn concepts into tech packs and product specs factories can build from
Keep development calendars and timelines on track during launch sprints
Support relationships with retail partners such as Bed Bath & Beyond and The Container Store, including product submissions, line reviews, sample requests and retailer requirements
Look for new products, materials and suppliers that fit the Sleepyhead brand
Keep organized records of specs, costs, approvals and factory communications
What we’re looking for
2+ years in product development, sourcing, buying or merchandising, ideally in home textiles, bedding, soft goods or apparel
Experience working with overseas factories (Asia preferred)
A strong eye for color, fabric and quality details
Very organized; you follow xzgxqkn up without being asked
Clear, professional writing and speaking
Comfortable in a small, fast-moving team with busy launch periods
Willing to take calls and answer messages in the evening several times a week to overlap with factory hours
Nice to have: experience with retailer vendor portals or wholesale accounts, Excel or Google Sheets skills, and familiarity with tech packs
What we offer
$60,000–70,000 base salary plus bonus
Flexible daytime schedule to balance evening factory calls
Health benefits / PTO /401K Match
Real ownership: you’ll see products you developed on shelves and in dorm rooms
Worksite address
scottsdale, AZ, 85261, US
Who can apply
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