Product Development Associate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Product Development Associate to support the development, sourcing, and execution of promotional products across hardgoods, edible products, apparel, packaging, and branded merchandise categories.

This role will manage product development activities from concept through delivery by working closely with sales, design, sourcing, production, compliance, and vendor teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with product development, sourcing, supplier coordination, costing, and production processes while maintaining quality, timelines, and customer expectations.

• Develop and manage promotional product concepts across hardgoods, edible items, apparel, packaging, and custom branded programs.

• Coordinate with domestic and international suppliers for quotes, samples, product specifications, lead times, compliance documentation, and production updates.

• Manage product information, costing, vendor details, sample tracking, and project timelines.

• Work with internal teams and external partners to communicate project updates, resolve issues, and ensure successful product execution.

• Support product launches by coordinating sourcing, sampling, revisions, and final production.

• Experience in product development, sourcing, production, procurement, or merchandise development within promotional products, consumer goods, apparel, food gifting, retail products, or related industries.

• Understanding of supplier communication, product specifications, quoting, sampling, and production timelines.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Comfortable working with Excel, spreadsheets, product databases, costing sheets, and Bill of Materials (BOM).

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to understand product costs and pricing.

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions.

• Experience with promotional products, branded merchandise, or custom product development.

• Knowledge of hardgoods such as drinkware, bags, tech accessories, desk items, lifestyle products, kits, and packaging components.

• Experience with edible promotional products including candy, snacks, baked goods, food gifts, labeling, and packaging requirements.

• Familiarity with apparel decoration methods including embroidery, screen printing, heat transfer, patches, trims, and sizing.

• Knowledge of product safety, compliance, import processes, and packaging requirements.

Candidates with experience as a Product Development Specialist, Product Development Coordinator, Merchandise Developer, Product Sourcing Specialist, Buyer, Promotional Product Developer, Consumer Goods Product Developer, or Apparel Product Developer are encouraged to apply.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.