Job description

Merola Tile is a leading national tile distributor that proudly imports high quality, on-trend and emotionally inspiring tiles from around the world to suit a diverse flooring market.
The NJ Division of Merola Tile employs approximately 120 people and distributes tile in the U.S. and Canada through The Home Depot, independently owned tile showrooms, and numerous e-commerce retailers under the Merola Tile, SomerTile, and Elite Tile brand names. SomerTile has been recognized as one of the INC 5000’s fastest growing companies for 3 years straight and named one of New Jersey’s Top Workplaces of 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Role and Responsibilities
Product Development

• Coordinate new product development and production process from initial design concept to release
• Lead projects including objectives, milestones, timelines from concept to launch
• Draft and continuously update schedules and timelines to monitor progress
• Ensure sampling deadlines are met; troubleshoot any sample delays
• Review all prototypes
• Ensure quality control standards are met
• Assist with planning and implementing new product releases
• Organize and maintain our sample collection

Vendor relationships

• Honor vendor relationships with company and leadership
• Communicate daily with overseas vendors and factories
• Understand supplier capabilities
• Work closely with vendors to obtain necessary information regarding products
• Assist in preparations for vendor meetings

Assist in product strategy

• Analyze and understand industry trends and market
• Monitor gaps in current programs
• Identify potential new vendors
• Understand customer needs and requirements
• Prepare products for internal discussions and review, highlighting product attributes
• Assist in development of SOPS
• Generate reports as needed
• Perform other duties as required

Assist in development of SOPS
Generate reports as needed
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• 1-2 years of product development/coordination experience
• Experience managing multiple projects with deadlines
• Strong communication skills when working with overseas vendors and team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in projects
• Ceramic Tile experience preferred
• Able work as part of a team
• Adaptable, flexible and able to juggle multiple projects
• Creative and innovative thinking skills
• Knack for artistic design preferred

Physical Demands

• Be able to work in variable temperatures
• Lift up to 10 lbs.
• Bend, sit or stand for long periods of time

COMPANY CORE VALUES

Merola Tile Fundamentals

We stay true to our mission statement “Improving Homes. Improving Lives.” With our product we improve homes, but it is with our collective effort that we improve lives. Our Fundamentals describe the values, behaviors, principles, and practices that are the foundation of our unique workplace. It explains how we relate to each other, our clients, and even our suppliers. It’s who we are, and it’s what drives our extraordinary success. It’s our commitment to each other to improve our lives

https://somertile.com/fundamentals

Merola Tile Brands, Benefits, & Perks:

• You'll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open, respectful and fun.
• Merola Tile Fundamentals, we stay true to our mission statement “improving homes, improving lives” through our 33 fundamentals.
• 6 Paid Federal holidays
• Paid Time Off earned and accrued from first day
• Competitive salary, and bonus structure
• 401(K) eligibility after one month, with company match
• Healthcare Benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee discount on tile and stoneware after six (6) months
• Merit-based performance review given after first ninety (90) days with the company
• Company culture events like BBQ's, Ugly Sweater day, t-shirt making events and Halloween costume contest
• Weekly lunches from local businesses

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer

Merola Tile provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Englishtown, NJ 07726: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Product development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vendor relations: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

gatheringourvoice.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, gatheringourvoice.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, gatheringourvoice.org is the ideal place to find your next job.