At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee product development from concept to execution, collaborating with design and marketing teams.
- Company: Established business creating innovative products and licensed merchandise.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £35k, dynamic work environment, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fully office-based role in Dunstable with a focus on sports equipment, toys, or art products.
- Why this job: Join a thriving company and bring exciting products to life in a creative role.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years of product development experience and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
Think Specialist Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established valued client. Our client is an established and thriving business, they design and produce their own range of products alongside officially licensed merchandise. They are in the process of growing a new product range and in this role the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the product plan and execution for their allocated ranges including licensed, own-brand or both. You will oversee design, sourcing, marketing and e-commerce as you see products through from start to finish.
This position is a fully office-based role in our client's Dunstable office with a salary on offer up to £35k. The successful candidate will be someone with experience working in a similar industry, more importantly you will have an expert attention to detail, be well organised, and have a passion for our client's industry and products with the ambition to help bring these products to life.
Duties:
- Own the production process, overseeing from initial idea through to execution.
- Act as point of contact for licensors ensuring that you meet their brand and approval requirements.
- Liaise with the design team during the initial product development phase.
- Have direct involvement with factories on all queries including specifications, technical drawings and more.
- Prepare concepts and mock-ups for internal sign-off, ensuring licensor approval is gained.
- Analyse sales data and market trends to identify growth.
- Managing product lifecycle including reviews, new introductions and exits.
- Work closely with the e-commerce team on merchandising duties.
- Provide support to the marketing team with all launch plans and promotional activity.
Candidate Requirements:
- Well organised individual who is able to work across multiple tasks at any given point.
- Able to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for details and information to ensure mistakes are not made and errors avoided at all times.
- Prior product development experience would be desired.
- You will ideally have at least 1-2 years experience working on taking products from concept through to production.
- Analytical mindset. You will be someone who is able to identify performance numbers and come to a solid conclusion.
- An interest in sports equipment, toys or art products.
Junior Product Manager in Dunstable employer: Think Specialist Recruitment
Think Specialist Recruitment is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in Pinner, England. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, making it an ideal place for marketing professionals to thrive. Our commitment to innovation and teamwork ensures that every team member contributes meaningfully to our B2B campaigns, while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a supportive and engaging environment.
Contact Details:
Think Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
