Junior Product Developer - Off-Price

Head Office; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Junior Product Developer to join their team in Leeds. This role involves managing product ranges, working closely with suppliers, and ensuring product quality while contributing to sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in garments and a flair for creativity combined with commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the clothing industry and trading environments.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage a commercial range of products.
• Negotiate with suppliers and maintain good relationships.
• Develop products and stock proposals to secure new orders.

Skills

Knowledge of garments

Creative flair

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Negotiation skills

Numeracy

Strategic thinking

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Junior Product Developer - Off-Price, Leeds

Client: Head Office

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 65373dbd854e

Job Views: 7

Posted: 12.07.2025

Expiry Date: 26.08.2025

Job Description:

Junior Product Developer - Off-Price

Full-Time

Location: Leeds - LS15

Purpose of the role:

As a Junior Product Developer, you will play a vital role within our Product team. You will source and manage a commercial range of products, working with sales to achieve budgets and margins within the wholesale and retail price architecture. You will manage ranges and customer orders under the guidance of your manager.

Responsibilities:

Strategy:

• Plan, design (where applicable), and source a commercial range of products within a structured supplier base for our wholesale markets.
• Present ranges and projects to senior management and sales team ahead of customer meetings.
• Manage the product development process and bulk orders to an agreed critical path.
• Work closely with QA and design to ensure the best garment fit and product quality.
• Create seasonal product boards and CAD booklets for launches and projects.
• Negotiate with suppliers and maintain good relationships.
• Understand customer needs to maximize profits and provide viable ranges.
• Develop products and stock proposals to secure new orders.
• Increase sales and profit by remaining competitive and innovative.
• Source and develop new suppliers aligned with strategy.
• Liaise with suppliers and chair meetings.

Trade and Planning:

• Manage critical path to ensure timely delivery.
• Work with merchandisers to fulfill customer orders.
• Analyze performance, predict trends, and monitor competitors.
• Oversee web photography for RRP and sales shoots.
• Support sales initiatives and customer projects.

Knowledge & Skills required:

• Knowledge of garments, fabrics, constructions, and factory capabilities.
• Creative flair with a commercial eye.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Presentation skills—visual, verbal, and written.
• Organizational skills to manage the product development process.
• Teamwork and relationship management skills.
• Numeracy for margin calculations and costings.
• Negotiation skills for supplier agreements.
• Understanding of the clothing industry and trading environments.
• Strategic thinking to identify new opportunities.
• Keen interest in menswear market trends.
• Self-motivated and proactive.