About RMS
Headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, RMS International (USA) is a leading toy manufacturer creating trend-driven products that inspire imagination and delight children around the world. As we continue our journey to become the world's leading value toy company, we're looking for creative, collaborative people to help bring innovative products to market.
Role Overview
The Product Development Coordinator supports the Product Development Specialist by keeping projects on track, information organized, and communication flowing between internal teams, buyers, and factories. This is a project management role within a product development environment. You won't be designing products, but you'll be the reason they launch on time and with the right information in the right hands.
This is an ideal role for someone early in their career (0–3 years of experience) who thrives on organization, clear communication, and managing moving pieces across multiple workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Tracking
- Track multiple product ranges simultaneously, keeping timelines, milestones, and deliverables on schedule.
- Capture action items and next steps from meetings and ensure follow-through happens.
- Proactively flag risks, delays, or gaps and escalate to the Product Development Specialist.
- Maintain organized files, assets, and documentation for all active programs.
Product Information & Content Management
- Collect, organize, and maintain accurate product details including features, specs, pricing, and timelines.
- Set up and maintain item cards with complete, clearly formatted product information.
- Work with buyers and factories to gather required product content.
- Ensure product information is consistent and up to date across all internal systems.
Cross-Team Communication
- Communicate product updates and details clearly to buyers, sales, and internal teams.
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for project status and product information questions.
- Relay feedback between the studio, buyers, and the Product Development Specialist.
- Sit in on meetings when the Specialist is unavailable, take notes, and communicate outcomes.
Showroom & Trade Show Support
- Assist with showroom setup and ongoing organization.
- Support trade show preparation including product selection logistics and sample coordination.
- Ship samples to clients ahead of presentations as needed.
- Help ensure displayed products and materials are presentation-ready.
Skills & Qualifications
- 0–3 years of experience in project coordination, retail operations, product management support, or a similar role.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Clear, confident communicator comfortable working with external partners.
- Able to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities without dropping balls.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented; you don't wait to be told what's next.
- Familiarity with item cards, product specs, or retail processes is a plus but not required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
What Success Looks Like
- Projects stay on schedule with no surprises; the Specialist always knows where things stand.
- Buyers receive accurate, timely product information and feel well-informed.
- Item cards and documentation are complete, organized, and error-free.
- Meetings are captured clearly and action items don't fall through the cracks.
- Teams across the business see you as the go-to person for "where is this at?"
What We Offer
- Mission-Driven Growth: Be part of our ambitious journey to become the leading value toy company globally.
- Collaborative Environment: A high-energy workplace where teamwork thrives.
- Career Progression: Ongoing opportunities for advancement, including growth into product development roles.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Annual Bonus Incentives: Tied to personal and company performance.