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Product Specialist

Vaco

Oakland Park, FL
Full Time
Entry Level
135k-160k
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Vaco is hiring a Product Specialist in Oakland Park, FL. The role involves supporting the development and success of products by bridging technical feasibility with business strategy, including market analysis, collaboration with R&D, and go-to-market planning. The position focuses on wheelchair securement systems and industry regulations, aiming to ensure products meet user needs and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and success of products by bridging technical feasibility with business strategy.
  • Gather and analyze customer and market insights through interviews, ride-alongs, focus groups, and user observations.
  • Monitor and evaluate market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to identify threats and opportunities.
  • Help organize and document outputs from innovation and ideation workshops to capture and prioritize new product ideas.
  • Assist in drafting product requirement documents (PRDs), including features, user stories, and performance criteria.
  • Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to translate business needs into feasible technical solutions.
  • Support the maintenance of product backlogs, user requirements, and roadmap artifacts.
  • Coordinate with R&D, Engineering, and Operations during product development to ensure alignment with specifications and timelines.
  • Provide technical product knowledge and assist in creating sales tools, training materials, and FAQs for internal teams.
  • Partner with Marketing to support the creation of product messaging, visuals, and go-to-market content.
  • Assist in building business cases and collecting data for pricing models and product positioning.
  • Help coordinate launch readiness activities across departments including Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support.
  • Support the creation of launch presentations, sales enablement content, and product demos.
  • Gather and report customer feedback and product performance metrics post-launch to identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience in a product or technical support role (preferred in transportation, medical instruments, mobility, or safety systems).
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Comfortable navigating both technical discussions and business strategy conversations.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a product or technical support role
  • Educational background in business, Industrial Design, Engineering, or related fields

Benefits & Perks

  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
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Job Details

Posted AtJul 29, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
Salary135k-160k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceEntry Level

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About Vaco

Website

vaco.com

Location

Oakland Park, FL

Industry

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