Product Development Assistant

dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Eccles; Hybrid; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Job summary

Our client is a fast-moving consumer products business seeking a highly organised administrator to support the Buying and Product Development team in bringing new products to market.

You will help manage product information, pricing, supplier communications and range planning while keeping projects on track and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills.
• Confidence working with data and maintaining accurate product information.
• Proactive approach with the ability to use own initiative.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong cross-department relationships.
• Positive, flexible attitude and contribution to a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Product Developer with product administration and range planning.
• Maintaining pricing information and supplier quotations to ensure commercial accuracy.
• Coordinating product samples throughout the development process and maintaining sample records.
• Uploading and maintaining product information within the ERP system.
• Liaising with overseas factories and sourcing partners to ensure timely progress.
• Supporting the critical path to deliver successful product launches.
• Reviewing supplier documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Assisting with trade show preparation and event support.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider Buying and Product Development team.

Skills

Administration

Excel

Data management

Prioritisation

Communication

Tools

ERP system

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and looking to build your career in product development within a fast-paced consumer products business?

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful importer and distributor of consumer products, supplying major retailers across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy Buying team, supporting the development of new products from initial concept through to launch.

You'll play a key role in ensuring product information is accurate, projects stay on track and suppliers are supported throughout the product development process.

• Supporting the Product Developer with product administration and range planning.
• Maintaining pricing information and supplier quotations to ensure commercial accuracy.
• Coordinating product samples throughout the development process and maintaining accurate sample records.
• Uploading and maintaining product information within the company's ERP system.
• Liaising with overseas factories and sourcing partners to ensure projects progress to agreed timescales.
• Supporting the critical path to help deliver successful product launches.
• Reviewing supplier documentation and ensuring product information is complete and accurate.
• Assisting with trade show preparation, including product samples, administration and event support.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider Buying and Product Development team.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

This opportunity would suit someone with strong administration skills who enjoys working in a fast-moving commercial environment. Previous experience within buying, product development, merchandising or consumer products would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in candidates with excellent organisational skills and a willingness to learn.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills.
• Confidence working with data and maintaining accurate product information.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use their own initiative.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships across departments.
• A positive, flexible attitude and a genuine desire to contribute to a successful team.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established importer and distributor of consumer products with an excellent reputation for developing innovative, commercially successful product ranges for leading retailers. They offer a collaborative and supportive working environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their careers, gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle and play an important role in bringing new products to market.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where no two days are the same, and your contribution will have a genuine impact on the success of the team.

The business is based near Trafford Park and is office-based x4 days a week with x1 from home.

SALARY

Circa £28,000 - depending on experience