Product Coordinator

Think Specialist Recruitment; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in Houghton Regis for a Product Coordinator. You will own the production process for a new product range, from concept through to on-shelf and online, coordinating design, sourcing, marketing and e-commerce.

You will liaise with licensors, work with the design team, manage factory queries and analyse sales data to identify growth opportunities, with a strong eye for detail and organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development preferred.
• 1–2 years experience taking products from concept through to production.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of organisation.
• Interest in arts & crafts, toys or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Own the production process from initial concept to execution and on-shelf/online.</li>
• Liaise with licensors to meet branding and approval requirements.
• Collaborate with design team during early product development.
• Coordinate with factories on specifications and technical drawings.
• Prepare concepts and mock-ups for internal sign-off and licensor approval.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth.
• Manage product lifecycle, including introductions and exits.
• Support merchandising with e-commerce and launch plans.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Multi-tasking

Job description

Product Coordinator - Houghton Regis

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. Due to exciting growth within the business via a new product line, our client are now looking to recruit for an Product Coordinator to take ownership of their new range and make this role their own.

Our client is an extremely established and thriving business based in Houghton Regis. 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 Houghton Regis office with a salary on offer upto £35k. The successful candidate will be someone with experience working in a similar creative 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.

If you're excited by arts & crafts, DIY, puzzles/games, sports, health/wellbeing or toys as a potential industry to work in, this could be a very exciting opportunity.

Duties:

• Own the production process, overseeing everything from initial ideal through to execution and eventually on-shelf and online.
• Act as point of contact for licensors ensuring that you strive to 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.