Product Development Coordinator

Michael Page (UK); Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile business in the Warrington area seeks a motivated Product Development Coordinator. This role involves providing administrative support, coordinating sample processes, and conducting market research. The ideal candidate will have experience in product development, strong organisational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. Benefits include 25 days holiday, free parking, and early finish on Fridays.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays at 1:30 PM

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in product development or a related role within the retail industry.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for documentation and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to the Product Development team.
• Coordinate the full sample process, ensuring timelines are met.
• Liaise with overseas mills for costs and specifications.
• Maintain and prepare the showroom for customer meetings.
• Organise the product sample library for easy access.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Design and Product team.
• Conduct market and competitor research to inform product development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of product life cycle management

Market analysis

Collaboration

Software proficiency for documentation

Job description

• Hybrid Working
• Free Parking, Close to transport links

About Our Client

A great opportunity for a Product Development Coordinator - Home Textiles to join a market leading textile business in the Cheshire area. They design and produce textiles for the bedroom, living room and outdoor textiles. They have a great reputation in the industry with a number of long service employees.

Job Description

· Provide daily administrative support to the Product Development team.

· Coordinate the full sample process: request, delivery tracking, photographing, assign PD codes, label and dispatch to customers for approval to ensure timelines are met.

· Liaise with overseas mills to obtain costs, packaging specifications, documentation, and technical details, while evaluating product costings and performing cross-cost analyses.

· Ensure all product documentation and specifications are complete, well-organised, and up to date.

· Maintain and prepare the showroom for customer meetings.

· Support the team during customer visits and product meetings.

· Maintain and organise the product sample library, ensuring samples are properly stored, labelled, and filed for easy access and reference.

· Assist in creating PowerPoint presentations for customer product selections and preparing supporting content for client communication.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with the Design and the Product team to maintain workflow efficiency.

· Conduct market and competitor research to help inform product development.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Product Development Coordinator should have:

• Previous experience in product development or a related role within the retail industry.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of product life cycle management and market analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for documentation and tracking.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Early finish on Fridays at 1:30 PM.
• Free parking and close proximity to transport links.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to an innovative retail organisation in Warrington area.

Apply now to become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.



Product Development Coordinator - Home Textiles

Product Development Coordinator - Home Textiles

Product Development Coordinator - Home Textiles