Product Developer

Product Developer - Dunstable

Think Specialist Recruitment are working with a well-established, valued client. We have worked closely with them for the last ten years and have helped recruit a number of strong hires into their business during that time. Due to exciting growth via a new product line, they are now looking for a Product Development Coordinator to take ownership of the new range and make the role their own.

Our client is an established and thriving consumer products business in Dunstable. They design and produce their own ranges alongside officially licensed products, and you'll oversee the plan and delivery for your allocated ranges (licensed, own-brand or both) from concept through to production, launch and sell-through.

This position is based in our clients Dunstable office and is paying a salary between £30k - £40k (depending on experience).

The role

Own the production process, from initial idea through to execution and on-shelf and online
Work directly with overseas and UK factories on specifications, technical drawings, samples, costs and timelines
Be the day-to-day contact for licensors, managing brand and approval requirements
Work with the design team during initial product development
Prepare concepts and mock-ups for internal sign-off and licensor approval
Analyse sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities
Manage the product lifecycle, including reviews, new introductions and exits
Work with the e-commerce team on merchandising, and support marketing with launch plans and promotional activityAbout you

Experience taking physical products from concept to production in consumer goods, giftware, toys, stationery, homeware or a similar environment. This could be through buying, sourcing, NPD or product coordination
Confident dealing with suppliers or factories on specifications, samples, costs and deadlines
Commercially aware and analytical, able to read sales and performance numbers and reach clear conclusions
Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple ranges and deadlines at once
Experience with licensed products or approval processes is a bonus but not essential

Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment.

Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment, with expertise including administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT helpdesk/IT support
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed