The Product Specialist supports the Category Manager in executing product strategy, supporting product line extension and new product development.    General Responsibilities  Product line extension: Identify new SKU and Category opportunities utilizing internal data sources and external data from vendors and competition.  New product development: conduct initial product research under the guidance of Category Manager; provide timely feedback on all information requested by Category Manager on market opportunity, competition, pricing.   Ensure all SKU details are correctly received from vendors before SKU information can be created in company’s cataloging system.  Create and manage exis