Product Development Coordinator - Homewares

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home furnishing is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to join their Product Development Team. The role involves organizing product information, liaising with suppliers, and supporting the head of the department. Applicants should possess strong administrative and communication skills, with a proficiency in Excel and experience in coordinating interior furnishing ranges being a significant advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating ranges for interior furnishings is advantageous.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and within a small team.
• Proficiency in Excel and database management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up product information on the database and follow the critical path.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage sampling requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Product Development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

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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 following the critical path, liaising with suppliers, managing pre- and post-launch sampling requirements including pattern books, creating sales reports, and supplying product information to teams as necessary, as well as providing administrative support to the Head of Product Development.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/database management is essential; 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. Strong 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 an accompanying letter stating current and expected salaries to [emailprotected].

Working 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).