Candidate must live locally (San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara County)
About The Role:
As a Product Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the smooth operation and support of our Product Management, Marketing, and Product Development teams. This entry-level position is designed for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will provide essential administrative and product management support, manage data entry, oversee Google Sheet documents, and facilitate project timelines through Asana. Your responsibilities will also include supporting exciting product launches and handling logistics related to product samples for sensory evaluation.
This role is ideal for a well-organized individual eager to learn about various product development and management aspects, particularly in the cannabis industry. If you are enthusiastic about making a signi?cant impact and helping ensure project success across multiple departments, we want you on our team!
What you'll do
? Data and Project Management:
Conduct accurate data entry and update internal databases such as Excel and Google Sheets with new information as needed
Assess competitive position by comparing the company's products to competitors' product
Use Asana to help manage product samples, and projects, track progress, update tasks, and ensure that deadlines are met
Assist with the scheduling and organizing of project meetings and document discussions and action points.
? Product Team Support:
Support senior product management by harvesting, interpreting, and presenting quantitative product category data for rapid decision-making
Conduct market and product analysis to ensure visibility into market trends and direction
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and ef?cient project execution.
Assist in coordinating product launches and liaise between the product team and manufacturing to ensure seamless communication and product delivery.
Manage the distribution and intake of product samples for new product development, quality assurance and sensory evaluation.
Perform all other duties as assigned or inherent to the position
What you'll need to have
? Experience building and re?ning processes.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
? Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
? Pro?ciency in Microsoft Of?ce applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management tools, especially Asana.
? Analytical Skills
? Time Management Skills
? Decision-Making Skills
? Creativity & initiative ability to think outside the box and drive for results where ambiguity exists
? Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
? Passion for the cannabis industry and its fast-evolving nature.
? Must be 21 years of age (or older) at the time of hire
? Pro?ciency of the English language, verbal and written format
Desired/A plus!
? Bachelor's degree
? Past experience in startups is preferred
? Functional knowledge of California cannabis regulations
? Project Management training and/or certi?cation
? 0-3 years of product experience within the CPG industry
CCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing careers@ccagriculture.com.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit for long periods at a time; walk; use hands to ?nger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity is essential to this position. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds, preferably utilizing partner lift. Speci?c vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Primarily in a light industrial and of?ce environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low; however, ?uctuation of noise level may occur during peak production. The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate; however, ?uctuation of temperature, either decreasing or increasing (heat level) is likely to occur during peak production.