Product Development Coordinator - Homewares

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

Job summary

A leading company in home furnishings is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to join their team in Peterborough. In this role, you will handle various responsibilities including managing product data and liaising with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills and should be proficient in Microsoft Excel. An immediate start is preferred, with potential flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordination of ranges for interior furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, and accessories is advantageous.
• Proven ability to work with Microsoft Excel and database management.
• Ability to work well within a dedicated team under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Setting up product information on the database and updating the critical path.
• Liaising with suppliers and managing pre- and post-launch sampling requirements.
• Creating sales reports and supplying product information to teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Product Development Coordinator - Homewares, Peterborough

Client: Designers Guild

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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 coordination of ranges for interior furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, and accessories will be advantageous.

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 needed. Administrative support for the Head of Product Development is also required.

Proven ability to work with Microsoft Excel/database management; proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is a plus.

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, including a CV and an accompanying 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)