Product Specialist

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Nexgen Packaging is always looking for motivated people. We are a
global provider of apparel identification products for the retail, apparel and
footwear industries. We
were a start up company founded in 2006. Since then, we have employed over 600
employees globally, ship 2.5 billion units annually and have over 9000 garment
factories using our Nexgen order management platform. We were founded by four
entrepreneurs and industry veterans who knew they could build a company
that could help retailers with their branding solutions by leveraging
technology and most importantly having fun. 



At Nexgen Packaging we have attracted some of the most talented,
experienced and creative teams. We provide our customers with inspiring
branding solutions.  We are able to
deliver quality products to our customers because of our collaboration with
partners and our technology. Nexgen has created a platform designed to
optimize, organize and digitize our customers’ portfolios while aggregating
data. We embrace independent thinking and we are always
open and pride ourselves on being the opposite of the “norm.” If you enjoy
being apart of a technology solution which allows you to see the best of
creativity and technology- we have a role for you!



Our customers include traditional retailers like Levi Strauss
& Company, Converse, J Crew, Ralph Lauren and Kate Spade as well as
emerging companies like StitchFix, Bonobos and Fabletics that are changing the
retail landscape.  With over 600
employees globally, we are one of the fastest growing apparel identification
companies and we are looking to expand our team with high-performing
individuals who enjoy what they do and want to help us create amazing products
for our customers.



To Be
Successful



Our perfect match will demonstrate passion within their role and
focus on ensuring high level customer satisfaction. This candidate will also
leverage their experience in product support and enhancements while being open
to learning about retail, manufacturing and supply chain.  Enjoying the excitement and challenges of
working in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment is also a must. 



More
Details:



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Coordinates product development with
Salesperson, Product Specialist Manager, Account Manager



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Utilizes Adobe Illustrator to create e-proofs,
reference images and make simple revisions to artwork



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Develop product construction methods and
techniques with Sales and product development group



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Quote base material stock from suppliers when
necessary



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Prepares price quotes for customers in service
bureau production and coordinate with other locations for production as
necessary



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Coordinate pricing requests with other
locations for labels and tags



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Create customer profiles, user documentation,
samples books, etc.



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Assist with operational and production needs,
including inventory management, purchasing, process review, and customer
presentations



The Ideal
Candidate



·        
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not
required



·        
Minimum of 3 Years of relevant work experience
in a similar role



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Strong knowledge of one or more of the
following: printing, woven label construction, printed fabric labels. And heat
seal labels.



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Ability to prioritize, analyze and problem
solve



·        
Strong organizational, planning and
interpersonal skills



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Excellent customer service skills



·        
Willingness to engage in an open, safe and
forward-thinking environment 



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Understand that success comes in cans, not can
nots



 



Our Commitment to
You:



We are committed
to providing a space that embraces forward thinking, values employees’
contribution, drives personal growth and recognizes the value of quality of
work and quality of life.  We work hard
but we are committed to providing flexible requirements ensuring our employees
have a great work/life balance.



We
love to see our employees grow, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and
demonstrate a willingness to contribute to our company’s successes.  We are committed to providing rewarding
experiences and helping our employees achieve their career and personal goals.





Our new office in
Oak Brook was selected to make it more convenient for individuals to commute
throughout the Chicago-land area.   We
offer competitive benefits such as health, dental and vision insurance and a
competitive 401k match. 



Nexgen is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status,
or disability status. 



Candidates local
to Chicago are preferred. You must be authorized to work in the United
States, full time, for any employer.



 



 



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Location

Our company is in a trendy area, minutes from Oak Brook and Yorktown shopping locations. Plus, the office is close to all major expressways.

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