Product Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

Job Title: Product Development Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team at House of Fashion Associates Ltd. As a Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for the sourcing and development of new products for the Home Furnishings/Kitchen category from China and Pakistan suppliers for both branded and own label ranges for key retail accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with Design and Commercial team to ensure strong range build, to develop a strategic, innovative product offer aligned to the Brand.
  • Brief in new product to Agents in the Far East/China and Pakistan for sourcing new suppliers.
  • Ensure sustainability is at the forefront of all sourcing decisions, looking for new innovative ways to extend our sustainable product offer.
  • Research & provide product information and visuals for shape, style, size, materials, construction.
  • Work with suppliers to provide initial construction samples.
  • Request prices based on a variety of options to meet a target price, being commercially aware.

Requirements:

  • Experience in Fat East supplier and factories with China and Pakistan is essential for this role.
  • Worked with high street retailers.
  • Have worked closely with product and design teams.
  • Homeware/textiles Manufacturing experience, primarily focusing on homeware.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the homeware marketplace in retail and eCommerce.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to organise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in using Photoshop and Illustrator.

Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Pension plan with 3% employer contribution.
  • Death in Service Life Assurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Product discounts.


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