Samples Coordinator
About Us
KITSCH is proud to be recognized as a self-financed, female-owned global accessory brand built on positivity and pure hard work. Established in 2010, with a business plan no longer than a paragraph, Kitsch has grown from door to door sales to selling products in over 27 countries across 20,000 retail locations worldwide.
KITSCH is committed to creating high quality products that are effortless, elevated and easy to use. From fashionable shower caps to our viral towel scrunchies, we aim to evolve your everyday essentials.
We believe that everyone should feel confident when purchasing our products no matter your hair type, style or budget.
About the Role
KITSCH is currently looking for a highly organized and enthusiastic Samples Coordinator to join our Product Development team in Los Angeles. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for managing all incoming product samples from suppliers, ensuring they are properly logged, organized, and distributed to the right internal team members. You’ll also gain valuable hands-on experience in the Product Development process while collaborating with a team that’s passionate about bringing trend-forward, functional beauty products to life. And you’ll be a one-member team leader.
What will be your responsibilities?
- Lead a one-member team
- Receive, log, and organize all incoming samples from domestic and international suppliers.
- Multiple visits per day to nearby mail shops to receive all inbound mail.
- Photograph, notify, and distribute samples to the appropriate team members across Product Development, Design, Sales, Marketing and leadership.
- Maintain a well-organized sample room and tracking system to ensure samples are easy to find and reference.
- Manage all in-development samples, organized by supplier and by project.
- Manage all launched product samples in the Sample Room, ensuring all bins are continuously stocked.
- Lift and carry sample boxes, which can weigh up to 25 pounds.
- Participate in sample review discussions on an ad hoc basis and share your own thoughtful feedback and product insights.
- Organize, prep, pack & ship samples to necessary recipients on an ongoing basis, including cross-functional team members as well as retail partners.
- Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders as needed regarding sample shipments or updates.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Kitsch’s brand, products, and aesthetic, and bring a point of view to everything you touch.
- Occasionally support miscellaneous project requests outside of sample management processes.
- Setup conference room for TikTok content creation on a weekly basis.
What are we looking for in you?
- Required Skills
- Genuine interest in Product Development and desire to learn the ins and outs of the Process
- Love for Kitsch products and an eye for trend, design, and customer appeal.
- Passion about organization
- Basic Computer Skills (G-Suite, Slack)
- Soft Skills
- Organization
- High Attention to Detail
- Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities (in a fast-paced dynamic environment)
- Communication Skills
- Autonomy
- Proactive
- Team Work
- Problem Solving Skills
- Creative
- Work Ethic
- Leadership Skills
About the Offer
- Full-Time Contract
- On-Site role in Los Angeles Office (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Competitive Pay/Benefits
- A dynamic team
- An open mind for new ideas
- Growth… growth and some more growth!
Do you want to be part of our team? We look forward to your application!