Product Development Coordinator - Homewares

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home furnishing seeks a Product Development Coordinator, responsible for managing product information and liaising with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational and administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This diverse role offers full-time hours with potential for part-time depending on the candidate's needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating interior furnishing product ranges is advantageous.
• Proven ability to deliver results under tight deadlines required.
• Ability to work within a small team necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up product information on the database and manage the critical path.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage pre- and post-launch sampling requirements.
• Create sales reports and provide product information to teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Negotiation skills

Administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

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Client:

Designers Guild

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have an exceptional and exciting opportunity within our Product Development Team for a Product Development Coordinator for our home furnishing fabric, wallpaper, and interior accessory ranges.

This is a diverse and demanding role requiring excellent organisational and administrative skills:

Experience in coordinating ranges for interior furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, and accessories will be an advantage.

Responsibilities include setting up product information on our database, updating and managing the critical path, liaising with suppliers, managing pre- and post-launch sampling requirements including pattern books, creating sales reports, and providing product information to teams as needed, along with administrative support for the Head of Product Development.

Proven ability to work with Microsoft Excel/database management; experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is advantageous.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work well within a small, dedicated team and deliver results under tight deadlines. Excellent administrative, numerical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential. The role may be part-time, depending on the candidate.

Please apply in writing with a CV and a cover letter stating current and expected salaries to [emailprotected].

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

An immediate start is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time (with potential for part-time, depending on the candidate).