Job Description
A to Z Media is seeking a detail-oriented Apparel & Promotional Product Development Coordinator. In this role, you will serve as the operational backbone of our merchandise department, executing and tracking product development, logistics, and vendor coordination for a diverse roster of music and brand clients.
This role will focus on the seamless execution of merchandise programs, from initial start to final delivery. This role is ideal for a proactive, highly organized individual with a passion for music who thrives on cross-functional collaboration, precise timeline management, and hands-on problem solving.
Full-Time, Onsite to Hybrid, $45,000 - $65,000
What You’ll Do
1. Product Development & Timeline Tracking
This role will focus on the seamless execution of merchandise programs, from initial start to final delivery. This role is ideal for a proactive, highly organized individual with a passion for music who thrives on cross-functional collaboration, precise timeline management, and hands-on problem solving.
Full-Time, Onsite to Hybrid, $45,000 - $65,000
What You’ll Do
1. Product Development & Timeline Tracking
- Production Tracking{{:}} manage the day-to-day product lifecycle, tracking items through the design, proofing, manufacturing, and final delivery stages
- Art Trafficking{{:}} work closely with the internal Art Department to route design assets and proofs, ensuring client approvals are secured and accurate
- Schedule Maintenance{{:}} maintain an up-to-date production calendar and generate weekly status reports to ensure all open projects stay on schedule
- Quality Control{{:}} monitor pre-production samples for quality issues, coordinate client approvals, and flag any discrepancies immediately
- Vendor Liaison{{:}} serve as a point of contact for our global vendor network to secure pricing, proofs, production timelines, and shipping methods
- Order Administration{{:}} issue accurate Purchase Orders (POs) to vendors, confirm receipt, and monitor vendor portals for completion dates
- Sourcing Support{{:}} assist in researching and vetting new vendors and manufacturers to expand apparel and promotional product options
- Account Management{{:}} maintain regular, clear communication (via email, Slack, Zoom, and phone) with clients, managers, and sales teams regarding job statuses
- Asset Creation{{:}} assist in compiling internal pitch decks and monthly recaps showcasing newly developed products
- Issue Resolution{{:}} act as a responsive point of contact for client claims, following established procedures to correct production or delivery errors swiftly
- Database Accuracy{{:}} maintain accurate and real-time records of milestones, production notes, and shipping details within our custom database
- Financial Administration{{:}} generate and issue accurate client invoices upon project completion; coordinate VAT and domestic sales tax billing with the finance team
- Inventory & Warehouse Coordination{{:}} liaise with the warehouse team to coordinate incoming shipments, pickups, physical inventory counts, and product reworks
- Experience{{:}} 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in product coordination, apparel production, account management, or merchandise operations
- Industry Knowledge{{:}} direct experience working within an apparel, promotional products, or music merchandise environment is highly preferred
- Project Management{{:}} proven ability to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Communication{{:}} exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both business executives and creative artists/managers
- Adaptability{{:}} high comfort level working in a dynamic environment, with a "can-do" attitude and a knack for proactive problem-solving
- Extreme Attention to Detail{{:}} inherent focus on follow-through, database accuracy, and order precision
- Cross-Functional Collaboration{{:}} ability to act as a seamless bridge between sales, art, logistics, accounting, and external partners
- Logistical Aptitude{{:}} understanding of shipping, tracking, warehousing, and production workflows
- Creative Alignment{{:}} a strong eye for product quality and design, combined with a genuine passion for music culture and artist branding