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, Sporting Goods / Athletic Equipment.

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

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What You’ll Do

The Product Coordinator supports the planning, development, and execution of a defined product line within the equipment category. This role is hands-on and cross-functional — ideal for someone passionate about sports and product development.

• Assist in creation of product briefs, specifications, and documentation for new concepts
• Support Design, R&D, and Sourcing through development stages and prototype tracking
• Maintain accurate product information, SKU setup, and updates in product management systems
• Build and manage athlete relationships for product testing (interviews, focus groups, wear tests) to surface user insights and product pain points
• Conduct competitive research, retail visits, and category analysis to identify product gaps and market opportunities
• Help coordinate product timelines, sample requests, meetings, and line-review presentations
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales on launch materials, product stories, packaging copy, and sales tools
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful product launches

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Product Design, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in product management, merchandising, marketing, or relevant internships (sporting goods/outdoor preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with data and basic analytics
• Effective cross-functional communicator
• Passion for sports, fitness, and athletic equipment; knowledge of team sports product trends (football emphasis a plus)
• Experience with baseball or basketball products is a plus

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Position Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Costa Mesa, CA — this role is based in-office (minimum 4 days/week required; subject to change)
• Travel: May include occasional domestic or international travel (typically <10%)
• This role has no supervisory responsibilities

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Costa Mesa, CA: $65,000 - $75,000 per year (may be hourly depending on experience)
• Final compensation depends on experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location
• May be eligible for additional compensation (bonus) and benefits such as health & wellness, retirement, paid time off, and employee discounts

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based: stationary ~50% of the time; frequent computer use; occasional lifting of up to 15 lbs for short distances
• May occasionally work outdoors depending on project needs
• Reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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Legal & Privacy Notes

• You will be employed by Confidential Client; Careertakes is acting as the third‑party recruiting platform for this hiring process.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please notify the hiring team.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.