Buyer/Merchandiser

Product Development Coordinator - 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.

Please note this is a fully office based position in our clients Dunstable office. On offer is 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 activity

About 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.