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Homewares Merchandiser / Product Development Executive
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LE1, Leicester, City of Leicester
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Merchandiser / Product Development Executive to join our growing team in Leicester. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a rapidly growing, diverse portfolio of licensed consumer products, managing product development and merchandising from concept through to delivery.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating product launches, liaising with factories and licensors, monitoring critical paths, and supporting the development of innovative product ranges for major retail customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage product development projects from concept to production.
* Coordinate with overseas factories, suppliers, licensors, and internal teams.
* Maintain and track critical paths to ensure timely product delivery.
* Source new products, materials, and packaging solutions.
* Prepare product specifications, costing sheets, and development documentation.
* Review samples and manage approval processes.
* Work closely with sales and buying teams to support customer requirements.
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
* Ensure all products meet quality, compliance, and licensing requirements.
* Support range planning and merchandising activities.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience in merchandising, product development, buying, or a similar product-focused role.
* Experience within licensed consumer products is highly desirable.
* Knowledge of homewares, kitchenware, pet, ceramics, giftware, or seasonal products would be advantageous.
* Strong organisational and project management skills.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with international suppliers.
* Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Please send your CV over to Kat along with a cover letter/email.
We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
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