About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Product Specialist (entry-level) role supports the product management team for Confidential Client in Danbury, CT. You will help drive growth, profitability, and lifecycle execution for assigned product lines by supporting data analysis, product launches, pricing, product content, forecasting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support growth and profitability of assigned product lines across sales channels, with emphasis on distribution partners.
• Monitor product performance using KPIs and create analysis to inform business decisions.
• Assist prioritization of projects based on business impact and expected return.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and product lifecycle activities (transitions, rationalization).
• Maintain product data: specifications, attributes, digital assets, BOM-related information, and system records.
• Publish and maintain market-level pricing for assigned products.
• Support forecasting activities (monthly/quarterly) and provide analytical input.
• Create or update product training materials and collaborate on digital/print marketing collateral.
• Provide product and technical support to internal teams, distributors, and customers.
• Assist with competitive and market analysis to support product line strategy.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related technical field.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in engineered products in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Internship or prior manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint required).
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and product structures (BOMs, routings) preferred.
• Experience or interest in business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $51,279 – $76,919 annually (range provided by Confidential Client; actual pay depends on experience, location, and skills).
• Competitive benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), FSA, employer-paid life insurance, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Entry-level, full-time position based in Danbury, CT.
• Travel: Approximately 10–20% as required.

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Additional Details

• Employment Type: FULL_TIME
• Location: Danbury, CT (onsite / local travel as noted)
• Visa sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support (H-1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment-based permanent residence).
• You will be hired by Confidential Client (via Careertakes). Careertakes provides recruiting support and may surface other matched roles to applicants.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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