Product Development Assistant

Company: Nassau Candy
Location: Hicksville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Product Development Assistant On-Site | Hicksville, NY We’re looking for a high-energy, detail-driven Product Development Assistant to join our growing consumer products team in Hicksville, NY. This is a hands-on, on-site role supporting the development of exciting confectionery, souvenir, and branded consumer products. It’s an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with exposure to product development, marketing, or business operations who wants to learn how products actually go from idea to shelf. Important note: This is not a software development, data science, or technology role. What You’ll Do As a key supporting member of the Product Development team, you’ll be involved in all pre-production phases, working cross-functionally to help bring new products to market. Core Responsibilities Support the Product Development team across multiple product lines, including branded and private-label confectionery Assist with the development of new products and packaging concepts using market data and trend insights Learn and participate in market research, competitive analysis, sourcing, costing, and pricing recommendations Manage timelines and priorities to ensure product requests are delivered on schedule Coordinate and fulfill product and packaging sample requests for evaluations, customer meetings, and trade shows Assist in building product cost breakdowns and Bills of Materials (BOMs), including raw materials, components, labor, and other inputs Maintain accurate documentation throughout the development process Collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative, Operations, Quality, and other internal teams to ensure products are vetted and approved for launch Communicate with domestic and international third-party vendors for product and packaging sourcing Support marketing and launch materials for new product introductions What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Process-oriented mindset with the ability to follow and improve systems Strong problem-solving skills with a creative, solutions-focused approach Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills Preferred (Not Required) Product Development minor or relevant internship experience 1–2 years of experience in Product Development or Product Management within manufacturing or CPG Why Join Us? Hands-on exposure to the full product development lifecycle Opportunity to work on tangible, consumer-facing products Learn from experienced product, sourcing, and operations professionals Join a well-established, growing Long Island company Strong foundation role with clear career growth potential

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