Associate Product Development Specialist

The Upper Deck Company

. Assist in conceptualizing, developing, and maintaining product portfolios for designated Sports and Entertainment Memorabilia categories within the Upper Deck Authenticated division .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $32 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development and marketing within the sports memorabilia sector, with strong skills in inventory management, supplier procurement, and project coordination. Proficient in analyzing market trends and executing promotional strategies to drive sales and profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product DevelopmentSports Memorabilia KnowledgeInventory ManagementSupplier ProcurementMarket Trend Analysis

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentRange ConstructionVisual Range PlanningProcurement KnowledgeMarket Trend Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsExceptional Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development, Design, or Marketing

Industry Keywords

Sports IndustrySports Product MarketingSports Product DevelopmentCollectibles MarketsTrade Shows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in conceptualizing, developing, and maintaining product portfolios for designated Sports and Entertainment Memorabilia categories within the Upper Deck Authenticated division
Assist in creating innovative products aligned with sales and profit goals across wholesale, retail, direct, and hobby distribution channels
Support licensed-property portfolio management, including researching prospective licenses and renewals and evaluating market trends
Assist with inventory range analysis, business and long-range planning, SKU planning, space allocation, launch schedules, and price-point architecture
Assist in product category and product development, including raw-material and photo selection, design development, milestone schedules, financials, license approvals, delivery timelines, and solicitation materials
Help manage product development with internal and external parties while meeting legal, financial, design, quality, and safety requirements
Support exclusive programs, premiums, promotional items, direct marketing campaigns, mass-market, and limited-edition programs
Help determine and communicate product quality standards and monitor manufacturing, ethical, and supplier standards
Work with Finance on trading terms, supplier sourcing, supplier performance, inventory, cost of goods, and profit-and-loss statements
Provide input into marketing, advertising, PR, multimedia, launch, promotion, and solicitation strategies
Attend trade shows and industry events and represent company and department objectives
Maintain accurate system data and monitor SKU, inventory, warehouse stock, sales, and supplier performance
Coordinate with UDA, internal departments, outside graphic designers, photo acquisition teams, and external parties
Support photography selection and approval, ensuring alignment with department standards and licenses
Travel to assist with trade shows, industry events, and company warehouse organizational efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on Product Development, Design and Marketing or a closely related field or equivalent experience
1+ years of experience in sports industry, such as sports product marketing or sports product development
Strong knowledge of Sports Memorabilia collectibles markets highly recommended
Product development, range construction and visual range planning skills
Extensive procurement knowledge, working with suppliers worldwide
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple high priority projects with keen attention to detail
Superior interpersonal, leadership, negotiating, consulting, presentation, analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment
Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter
Ability to travel domestically and internationally on behalf of the company
Proficient in MS Office