Product Development Coordinator - Homewares

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

Job summary

A leading company in homewares is looking for a Product Development Coordinator to join their Product Development Team in Wakefield. This role involves coordinating product information, managing supplier relations, and providing administrative support, requiring strong organisational and communication skills. The successful candidate may work full-time or part-time, contributing to an array of home furnishing products.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Setting up product information on our database.
• Updating and following the critical path.
• Liaising with suppliers and managing sampling requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Product Development Coordinator - Homewares, Wakefield

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

Proven ability to work with Microsoft Excel/database management is essential. Skills in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop will be advantageous.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work well within a small, dedicated team and to deliver results under tight deadlines. Excellent administrative, numerical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential.

This role has the potential to be part-time, depending on the candidate.

Application Process

Please apply in writing, including a CV and an accompanying letter stating your 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.