We are always looking for motivated people to join us! We are especially interested in people who share our love of animals (especially horses), share our interest in nature, our passion for quality and our desire to make a difference. We are often looking for people with a toy industry or collectibles background. Reeves International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you're interested in pursuing a position with us, please send your cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@reevesintl.com.

We currently have positions available in our Pequannock, NJ office:

Product Development Assistant - Equine

Breyer Animal Creations® (www.breyerhorses.com) has been making the world's finest model horses since 1950. We are a privately owned business based in Northern New Jersey, and are dedicated to creating toys, gifts and collectibles that are beautiful, meaningful and fun.

We are seeking an eager, enthusiastic Product Development Assistant for our Breyer model horse lines who is ready to put their horse knowledge (colors, breeds, and disciplines) to work in a fast-paced, exciting, and creative environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Become a Breyer expert on horse industry trends related to tack, accessories, apparel, disciplines, popular horses, breeds, model horse hobby activities, etc. (as well as gather fan feedback) and share all internally
• Become fully versed on all Breyer products and tooling
• Learn Breyer model horse product quality standards and assist with product quality and decoration reviews of new master samples, counter samples, and production samples
• Assist with research and preparation of sample requests for paint deco department prototyping and domestic production
• Assist with contact, scheduling, and follow up with freelancers
• Research and help to develop new product and program ideas, themes, and concepts
• Assist with completing production definition sheets for new or refreshed items
• Research and write captions for Breyer equine instructional and informational sheets (e.g., activity books, craft kit brochures, etc.)
• Organize, manage, and update master archive room and Breyer library
• Assist Marketing and Product Development teams as needed including responding to consumer suggestions and inquiries, working with horse owners to develop models of their horses, research content for copywriters, facilitate agreements, manage special projects, etc.
• Some domestic travel required to assist internal Events staff, possible international travel
• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications

• Horse knowledge a must – colors, breeds, and disciplines
• Fine arts course study helpful, but not required
• Ability to discern and articulate subtle differences between prototype and counter sample
• Photoshop or word skills required to add comments to photos to illustrate product issues as clearly as possible
• Must be very organized and time-sensitive to manage busy workload and schedule w/ lots of details
• Team player, positive attitude
• Full time, in-house position only (Pequannock, NJ office)

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in a pleasant, suburban work environment. Please respond with a cover letter, resume and salary history.

Assistant Marketing Manager - Breyer Equestrian Lines

Breyer Animal Creations® (www.breyerhorses.com) has been making the world's finest model horses since 1950. We are a privately owned business based in Northern New Jersey, and are dedicated to creating toys, gifts and collectibles that are beautiful, meaningful and fun.

We are seeking an Assistant Marketing Manager for our marquee model horse line, Breyer ® Traditional®, as well as accessories, holiday and ecommerce consumer programs.  In addition to managing  the daily development activities and providing recommendations to grow  the current product line, this position would also be responsible for developing additional products focused at the equestrian marketplace, as well as recommending and executing marketing programs, trade promotions, and support sales/marketing efforts within the equestrian channel. Working in a fast-paced, exciting and creative environment, the Assistant  Marketing Manager for the equestrian-focused product line will share responsibility for the growth and success of the equestrian trade channel and product line within the Breyer brand.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily product development activities for several categories. Interact with design, creative services, manufacturing and more to ensure development is on time, within budget and on strategy.
• Write dynamic and effective marketing and sales copy for product lines, to be used in catalogs, brochures and sales powerpoints. Create product content for social media and PR purposes. Concept both retailer and consumer driven promotions.
• Analyze the product line for sales performance, pricing and margin, overall size of line, distribution channel universe and penetration, key accounts, competition, opportunities, reflection of real horse world trends
  
  • Shared responsibility for product sales and gross margin performance against company goals
  • Forecast recommendations for all products in specific categories to meet sales and inventory goals
  • Ensure proper time management of important milestones in the product development timeline
  • Perform post-mortem analysis on all products and programs and provide recommendations
• Participate in strategy development for product line to achieve successful growth by indentifying and assessing all opportunities for line extension, as well as developing successful concepts and new, innovative avenues with appropriate brand partners and horse owners.
• "Own" the equestrian channel as brand ambassador, champion and authority. Determine how to maximize placement in the channel and interact with and challenge team to achieve required results.
• Actively make and maintain industry contacts in a variety of breeds and disciplines, research and attend horse fairs, conventions and the latest equine trends to keep abreast of equine trends worldwide.
• Some travel required, both domestic and foreign

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Marketing or business-related major
• Minimum of 3 years of line management, product marketing skills and development timeline experience.

Equine experience necessary

• Independently motivated and goal-oriented with a strong business acumen and a marketing mind
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and presentation skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Ability to learn and master proprietary programs.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in a pleasant, suburban work environment. Please respond with a cover letter, resume and salary history.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in a pleasant, suburban work environment. Travel is required (approx. 20%). Please respond with a cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@reevesintl.com.