Junior Product Manager

Think Specialist Recruitment; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established client in Dunstable. This role oversees the product plan and execution across licensed and own-brand ranges.

You will coordinate design, sourcing, marketing and e-commerce, taking products from concept through to production in a fully office-based setting.

The successful candidate will have 1-2 years in product development, strong attention to detail, and passion for the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development from concept to production.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organised.
• Interest in sports equipment, toys or art products.

Responsibilities

• Own the production process from idea through execution.
• Liaise with licensors to meet brand and approval requirements.
• Collaborate with design team during development phase.
• Coordinate with factories on specifications and drawings.
• Prepare concepts and mock-ups for internal sign-off with licensor approval.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth.
• Manage product lifecycle including reviews, new introductions and exits.
• Work with the e-commerce team on merchandising duties.
• Support marketing with launch plans and promotions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Product development

Organised

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder liaison

Licensor coordination

Job description

Junior Product Manager - Dunstable

Think Specialist Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established valued client. We have been working closely with this client for the last ten years and have helped to recruit a number of strong hires within their business during this time.

Our client is a established and thriving business, they design and produce their own range or 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 clients Dunstable office with a salary on offer upto £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 clients industry and products with the ambitious 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 avoid 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.