Have you ever thought of working with percussion products as a career? Are you driven, curious, and excited to work with people who have the same passion as you? Do you thrive seeing your hard work come to fruition? If you answered yes, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
We are currently looking for a Product Specialist to oversee our Percussion Business Unit and join our growing, progressive, and collaborative work environment. This position would be a hybrid role and require the candidate to work on-site in the Farmingdale, Long island headquarters office approximately 2 days per week. The Product Specialist is responsible for supporting the product and business initiatives for the assigned instrument category. This includes all D’Addario Percussion Brands: Evans Drumheads & Accessories, ProMark, & Evans Hybrid. The position reports to and takes strategic direction from the Business Unit Product Manager and is responsible for increasing the demand for products through the following (but not limited to) activities; product research and development, product presentation and maintenance, competitive analysis and research, consumer and trade marketing, sales tools and interaction, educator outreach, artist and consumer support, and more.
Here at D’Addario, not only do we offer a competitive compensation package, but the opportunity to build a career with one of the most highly regarded organizations in the music industry. We are eager to connect with individuals with all types of diverse backgrounds, thinking and perspectives. If you are interested, please apply and tell us how you would add value to our team.
Qualifications:
Passionate Percussionist
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, music business or music education
3+ years of marketing or general business experience.
Experience with the musical instrument or instrument accessory market (gear head is a plus)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Confident interpersonal skills
Ability to organize projects and manage timelines with a strong attention to detail
D’Addario & Company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories in the world. As a US based manufacturing company, we pride ourselves on high automation machinery and innovative technology, as well as our commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on our diverse team of individuals who commit to the embodiment of our core values of curiosity, passion, candor, family and responsibility and translate them into action every day.