Research & Development Coordinator Pet Division

Weaver is seeking a collaborative and detail-driven Pet R&D Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will help bring innovative pet products to life—from the initial concept through launch. You'll serve as a central point of contact across departments, manage product testing, and support training, marketing, and go-to-market strategies. If you have a passion for pets, love cross-functional teamwork, and enjoy turning ideas into real solutions for animal lovers, this could be the role for you.

The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following :

• Collaborate with managers and the New Product Development team to coordinate the development and launch of new pet products.
• Serve as the central liaison between Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Customer Service.
• Gather and analyze product feedback from internal teams, brand ambassadors, and industry partners.
• Lead product training for Customer Care, Sales teams, and retail partners.
• Coordinate branded promotional items (leashes, goggles, collars, apparel) for marketing use.
• Manage the product testing process—including selecting testers, tracking performance, and collecting feedback.
• Assist in setting development costs, sales forecasts, and pricing strategies.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing on launch plans and go-to-market strategies.
• Provide Marketing with product features and benefits for packaging, web content, and promotional materials.
• Track product issues and suggestions related to pet gear and accessories.
• Support leadership by prioritizing initiatives that align with strategic goals.
• Monitor customer feedback and product performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain proactive communication on development progress with internal and external teams.
• Conduct regular market audits and identify product gaps or opportunities.
• Oversee lifecycle updates for products, including improvements or discontinuations.

Our ideal applicant :

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, a team-oriented work culture, and the opportunity to play a key role in developing high-quality products that improve the lives of pets and their people. Join Weaver and help shape the future of pet innovation.

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