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Our special sauce? Chemistry, collaboration and an endless supply of curiosity. We're a team of strategic thinkers, creative problem-solvers, thoughtful storytellers and logistical magicians expertly bringing ideas to life from strategy and creative through to production and execution. We work with brands, nonprofits and associations to create experiences that make an impact. And we do this all in a flexible 'work from anywhere' environment where we celebrate differences and encourage each of our 'advocates' to bring their unique perspectives to the table each and every day.\n\n&drop is the brand merchandise and promotional products division of ADVOC8, serving major brand clients including Google, YouTube, TikTok, and PokémonGO. We specialize in strategic, creative merchandise solutions from complex event kits and experiential programs to comprehensive branded goods strategies. We're a boutique agency that thinks like a creative partner, not a commodity distributor.\n\nThe Production Manager leads brand merchandise projects from proposal through delivery. You source product and negotiate with vendors on pricing and timelines, build product presentations that match the ask and the brand, build and manage estimates and budgets, and coordinate warehouse, logistics, creative and account teams to get the program executed.\n\nMost of the time you'll be working on larger integrated programs led by account managers, where you work across a team and own specific projects within it. On small and medium projects, you lead end-to-end and handle client communication directly.\n\nYou think like a creative partner, not a commodity promotional products distributor. That means proposing products that fit the client's brand and culture instead of what's easiest to source, caring whether the finished thing is good enough that someone keeps it, and handling the operational reality behind timelines that don't move. We're a small team. What you own, you own.\n\nThis role reports to the Director of Production.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nProject Management & Execution\n\nLead small and medium merch programs from estimate through fulfillment\n\nManage workstreams across sourcing, production, decoration, fulfillment and delivery\n\nKeep projects on schedule and on budget, and flag slippage before it becomes a client problem\n\nKeep order management and project systems reflecting actual status\n\nProduct Sourcing & Vendor Coordination\n\nSource products and decoration methods that fit the creative intent and the budget\n\nManage product sourcing, vendor and decoration research, and pricing development by gathering quotes and organizing vendor information\n\nCoordinate with vendors on production updates, samples, order status, and maintain accurate vendor database records\n\nReview proofs, mockups, and production samples to support quality control\n\nOwn estimates, sales orders, purchase orders and invoicing on your projects\n\nReview profitability and flag risk early\n\nClient & Cross-Functional Communication\n\nCommunicate scope, timelines, deliverables, and status without being chased for updates\n\nLead client communications for small projects and support larger projects under account manager supervision\n\nCoordinate with warehouse team on inventory management and fulfillment\n\nWhat You Bring\nExperience & Technical Expertise\n\n4+ years of experience in project coordination, production, promotional products, or a related field, with exposure to vendor management and order execution\n\nWorking knowledge of printing and decoration methods, vendor sourcing, and production workflows\n\nExperience with order management systems and e-commerce platforms (e.g., CommonSKU, SAGE, Shopify)\n\nStrong financial acumen, including comfort with pricing, margins, and sales math\n\nProficiency in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and comfort navigating new systems and tools, including familiarity with integrating AI tools into your workflow\n\nCore Competencies & Professional Presence\n\nComfortable owning an outcome rather than waiting for direction\n\nHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously\n\nClear, professional communicator with strong written and verbal skills\n\nProactive, resourceful problem solver who takes ownership and anticipates needs\n\nSelf-motivated learner with a growth mindset and strong client-service orientation\n\nAligned with and committed to ADVOC8’s core values; represents them in daily work\n\nBetter Together - Collaborative soul who’s open to new ideas, sharing successes and being part of a team\n\nLevel Up - High standards, never settling for the status quo or what we did last time\n\nHustle Smarter - Entrepreneurial, roll-up-your-sleeves spirit, tempered by the courage to identify smarter ways of doing things\n\nCelebrate Differences - Highly empathetic personality who values individual perspectives \n\nOutcome Over Income - Extensive experience and demonstrated success in client relationship management\n\nProtect the Respect - Navigates conflict with an emphasis on transparency and diplomacy\n\nEngineer Exceptional Value - Inspired by outside-the-box thinking that yields outstanding ROI for our clients and projects\n\nEmbrace Change - Recognize situations that require flexibility and craft creative solutions on the fly\n\nHow We Measure Success\nClient experience\n\nClients have an exceptional experience on your projects. You understand the ask and the brand, and you match it with the right product, quality level, and delivery timeline\n\nIssues reach the client as a solution and a recommendation, not as a problem handed back to them\n\nOn projects you own, clients stay informed without chasing you for a status update. On projects where you're part of a larger account team, account managers aren't chasing you either\n\nScope grows on the accounts you run\n\nDelivery\n\nProjects delivered on time and on budget\n\nMargin protected, with risk flagged early rather than explained after the fact\n\nQuality matches client expectations. Vendor relationships are strong and production is predictable\n\nInternal teams can see project status without asking\n\nIf projects run smoothly and clients trust the process, you're succeeding.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nWork with some of the most innovative brands in tech and entertainment\n\nSmall team, direct access to leadership, creative freedom\n\nFlexible work schedule\n\nFully remote company\n\nOTHER REQUIREMENTS\n\nSuccessful completion of a background check\n\nBENEFITS\n\nCollaborative and creative work environment\n\nCompetitive base salary, with additional performance-based incentives\n\nHealth Insurance: 100% coverage of base level medical insurance plus buy up options to meet the needs of you and your family\n\nHealth Insurance: Dental and vision insurance\n\n401k, FSA, and stipend for mobile phone usage\n\nProfessional development and training reimbursements\n\nFlexible work schedule\n\nUnlimited vacation and personal time\n\nPaid parental leave and Grandternity Leave\n\nLocation & Logistics\nThis position is not location-based, though travel may occasionally be required to travel to client sites, trade shows, team offsites and vendor facilities. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; at this time, we are not able to provide sponsorship.\n\nAt ADVOC8, building an inclusive team that celebrates our differences is integral to our success. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply even if you don’t meet all qualifications.\n\nAt ADVOC8, we are committed to fostering transparency and equity in compensation. The salary range provided for this position reflects the base salary offered to a successful candidate based on their experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structures.\n\nPlease note that this salary range is subject to change based on evolving market conditions, company budget, and other factors, and does not include potential bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Final compensation may vary depending on the candidate's negotiation, location, and the specific role's requirements.\n\nWe believe in fair pay for all employees and encourage candidates to engage in open conversations with us regarding compensation expectations during the hiring process.\n\nADVOC8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to achieving a diverse workforce, and prohibits discrimination and harassment: ADVOC8 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ADVOC8 are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, neurodivergence, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. 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