Creative Product Developer & Brand Builder

Sharp & Carter; Victoria; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager for a dynamic consumer goods business with categories across hard goods, apparel, homewares and gifting. Reporting to the Brand Manager, you will support product development, brand planning and execution across multiple categories, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, licensors and retailers to deliver market-ready products.

You will oversee development from concept to finished product, help with sales analysis and brand planning,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in product development, buying or marketing/brand management.
• Experience across hard goods, apparel, homewares or gifting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in AP21, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product development from concept through to finished product
• Assist with sales analysis, forecasting and annual brand planning
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis
• Maintain stock control, including ordering and product set-ups
• Build and manage product and retailer specification catalogues
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for retail and brand partners
• Manage AP21 tasks including product set-up, pricing, purchase orders and production orders
• Maintain website product information and imagery
• Coordinate PO attachments, product specifications and shipping details
• Prepare costing sheets and creative briefs
• Liaise with licensors, agencies, suppliers and internal departments
• Support showroom merchandising, exhibitions and planogram preparation
• Manage WIP rooms and catalogue samples, ensuring accessibility and organisation
• Maintain showroom samples showcasing best practice and hero items

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Collaborative mindset

AP21 proficiency

Office suite proficiency

Tools

AP21

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Sharp & Carter is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager for a dynamic consumer goods business with categories across hard goods, apparel, homewares and gifting. Reporting to the Brand Manager, you will support product development, brand planning and execution across multiple categories, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, licensors and retailers to deliver market-ready products.

You will oversee development from concept to finished product, help with sales analysis and brand planning,