Percussion Product Specialist
D’Addario & Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of musical instrument accessories located in Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. D’Addario has been recently profiled by CNN, CNBC, and the BBC for our commitment to ensuring the future of manufacturing in America. We are searching for a Percussion Product Specialist to join our Product Management department.
This position calls for a high level of passion and commitment in a fast-paced, professional environment. The Percussion Product Specialist will have a primary responsibility to assist the Senior Product Manager, Educator Relations Manager, and Artist Relations Manager with activities in support of the Percussion Business Unit, which includes the brands: Evans Drumheads, Puresound Percussion, and HQ Percussion. Primary responsibilities of this position include coordination of Product Development and Product Marketing activities, market research, show and event coordination and travel, artist relations support, educator outreach activity, consumer relations communication, and sales/customer travel and product training.
Qualifications:
• Must be a musician (drummer/percussionist)
• Must possess a degree in Business, Music Business or Music Education, or other related field of study.
• Must be computer literate (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc)
• Knowledge of video & audio recording & editing tools a plus
• Should possess strong knowledge and experience of various percussion gear, MI product and/or retail experience.
• Prior marketing development and/or management, sales, and creative development experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized and able to multi-task
• Self starter
• Ability to work in team environment or independently
• Must be available to travel up to 50% to attend applicable music industry, trade, education and consumer shows/events.
• Must be a musician (drummer/percussionist)
• Must possess a degree in Business, Music Business or Music Education, or other related field of study.
• Must be computer literate (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc)
• Knowledge of video & audio recording & editing tools a plus
• Should possess strong knowledge and experience of various percussion gear, MI product and/or retail experience.
• Prior marketing development and/or management, sales, and creative development experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized and able to multi-task
• Self starter
• Ability to work in team environment or independently
• Must be available to travel up to 50% to attend applicable music industry, trade, education and consumer shows/events.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to build a career with one of the most highly regarded organizations in the industry.
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to jobs@daddario.com. You can visit us on the web at www.jdaddario.com.